I long to be near you

Inside your embrace

Where your heart beats a song

Just for me and you

You gripped me too tightly

Crushing my insides

I whispered “stop it please”

You just smiled wider

My heartbeat roaring,

Consuming my ears..

Someone in the window-

You hate being seen

You loosened your grip,

I fell to the floor.

Now they will believe me..

As more eyes appeared

I’m now less afraid

To grasp my freedom.

Pain is your love language-

Causing, not feeling

A different monster..

One I couldn’t shake..

Those prying eyes saved me

From your twisted mind

A death grip called love

From a friendly smile..

Now the chains are broken.

I’ll set the fire.