Two is a Crowd

If I'm feeling pressured I'm gonna retreat
Your need for control is your cause for deceit
So back off my heels and give me some space
What I call a grip you call an embrace

You're still in my aura, I sense you with dread
I sleep as you sit on the side of my bed
And watch me in slumber and ask yourself this
"Is she dreaming of me?" You lean in for a kiss

But your hug is a strangle; an unwary snare
And my trust in you still keeps me lingering there
My dwindling safe house is too small for two
But somehow I always accommodate you

You feel 'entitled' to all that I am
And though it's unhealthy you don't give a damn
Get outta my shadow, get off of my cloud
I'm startin' life over and two is a crowd.

Reviews

[SkinlessFrank]

Reminds me of the time I was nearly strangled by a snake who wanted my blood.

[Mari' Emeraude]

WHAT?? §

[Tina Louise UK]

Excellent words, relatable read :) x

[Mari' Emeraude]

Thank you Tina

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So much depth in this id never know the meaning haven't ever been a 2 but sounds as if that 1 was misleading in ways idk but I did enjoy the muse of it all.

[Mari' Emeraude]

Thanks Jon. Some poetry contains bits and pieces of certain events and/or people. This was one such poem.

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I get ya don't worry:) Welcome

[Ardra]

Sometimes two can be crowd....when you are not comfortable with them..... nicely done..

[Mari' Emeraude]

How right you are! Thx!!

[Crowley]

Power and strength from stem to stern...sometimes we have to be in it for ourselves first. Great writing!!!

[Mari' Emeraude]

Thx for readin' Crowley!

[Chris]

W(orld)P(oetry)O(pen)M(ic) is based out of Denver, Co.

http://www.worldpoetryopenmic.net/

is the web addy - you should check them out.

[Mari' Emeraude]

oh cool! I will do that. Thanks!

[Chris Shaw]

Strong message in these lines. A nicely crafted poem with rhythm and rhyme. Last line ends on a very positive note. Well done.

Chris

[Mari' Emeraude]

Thank you for reading