I’m Giving You a Yellow Light

so ask me what I’ve seen

and ask me what I’ve done

I’ve seen my parents cry

over the loss of a son

their tears however, not for me

but for the loss of what

they thought I’d be

 

I’ve done some things

that you would suppose

only capable of

heartless foes

 

so ask me what I’ve been through

you want to know who I am?

I’ve tortured things more dear than

you

so stand there and tell me

that you understand

darling I can’t count the bruises

caused by my own hands

 

so ask again

it’s time you learned

these scars I have

they’re all well earned

so ask about them

it’s alright

I’m giving you

a yellow light

 

there’s caution tape

around my bed

another warning

where’s your head?

can’t you hear me?

get a clue

these answers are

your exit cue

 

don’t love me dammit

don’t you dare

I’ve told you why

girl, don’t you care

 

I’m scared for you

your pretty face

I wonder just

how long it takes

for you to break

and break it off

because you’re so

sweet, naive and soft

 

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