You ignore her words given in honesty
Fear prevents a good reply
She asks questions because she’s interested in you
Cares about your world
Yet all you do is choke back fear
She’s different you hiss, keep away
What is it that terrifies you so much?
That’s she embraces new and change with a smile
Any fear she has tucked deep inside till it’s melted
Until strange becomes normal
Still you shun her
Afraid talking too much is making you think about life
What you don’t want or more scarily
Exactly what you do?
Her thoughts mean your thoughts exchange
And that would never do
Because if she doesn’t live in fear of being her
Then maybe neither do you
But shun her if it’s easier and live in your fear
Now she’s escaped the bars you embrace
Saying I’ll never leave here
Ailsa
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