Felicity

Don't look me in the eyes.

I don't want you to see,

the shame, disgust, and ugliness,

That is a part of me.

Don't look into my soul.

I don't want you to know,

my deepest, darkest secrets

that I'm afraid to show.

Don't peel away my layers,

I don't want to be seen.

Leave them be, they're protecting me,

giving me the illusion that I'm clean.

Don't dare break down my walls.

I spent decades building them.

They've been invaded and broken-

some still on the mend.

Just leave me alone.

Please go away.

No, wait! come back!!!

Please stay. 🥺