Monday, February 9, 2026

TURNING AWAY

Standing Still.
Sitting Down.

Running Fast.
Looking around.

Time keeps passing.
We keep asking.

Why this, why that?
Where'd you get that "hat'?

I see it covers your face.
As though to hide and erase.

Why look aside?
I need you to stand beside.

You think I won't see?
What you're doing to me?

Believe I don't care?
Think that way if you dare!

A friend like you I do not need.
I should have seen and believed.

Listen and learn 
I was told many times.

Closed my eyes, my ears.
Set aside my fears, wiped my tears.

Walk away, run if you must,
My survival depends on having self-trust.