Vulnerability

M. Evermore

Pride

Man’s greatest sin

One of mine

‘Cry!’ You tell me, ‘Why won’t you cry?’

Because I refuse to let you see me cry

Yes, I have pride

Yes, it is great folly

Yet sometimes, it is all I have

And it saves me from vulnerability

And so you call me ‘cold-hearted’

Because you don’t try to understand

Why

And when I do cry,

Later, into the night,

I’ll muffle it

Because deep down,

I want you to walk in

And tell me it's alright

And hold me really tight

The way you should have

When I messed up

And I just wanted comfort

Not conflict

But if you just hold me

Right now

And tell me ‘it’s alright'

Then,

And only then,

Will I let you see me cry

  • Author: M. Evermore (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 25th, 2022 10:31
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Rocky Lagou

    Wow, this was so open and delicate. I'm so sorry to hear you feel this way, sometimes people just don't have a "sensitivity meter" and ignore other's true feelings. I hope you can overcome this though.

  • sonnie

    wow I loved this… it’s the fact that you don’t avoid vulnerability, you just want to be appreciated and reassured when you are vulnerable. beautiful arrangement of words. truly.

  • languale

    Such a beautiful use of language! I really enjoyed reading your poem.
    Maybe you want to check on mine too? I'd be happy if you leave a comment. I'ts always exiting to know what other people like about your work. 🙂



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