Hide

I hide, like a bug—

shame nested

in my gut.

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Hide, don’t let them see—

you can’t…

you don’t know…

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Don’t let them

hurt you.

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Hide—

in my sight,

deep in my heart.

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I’ll let you be tired.

I’ll let you be scared.

I’ll let you be

bare…

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You can hide—

I’m right here…

© Quiet Reminders