Wanted to leave but I couldn’t, “cheap TRIcks” he said

Left and my cheeks burned

I listened to better understand

But it can never be enough

Existentially

To understand and be understood

Be oneself, let your guard down

Get caught off guard

Rejection lurks in small corners

Heart, pride, feather will always keep me coming

A human blessing and flaw, one I shall not fix

Imperfection

And you will call my bluff

.vulnerable.