Restraint

I tried to be pleasant;

Tried to be kind

To be your present

A bond hard to find.

You couldn’t speak the truth;

Blanking me was easy,

Observing today’s youth;

I now make you queasy.

You don’t want to know;

I respect your wish,

In life you will grow;

You are quite a dish.

Your request finally clear;

With words I understand.

Losing you once a fear;

No longer holding my hand.

I only asked for honesty;

That you could not provide,

It was for my sanity;

So; I could survive.

Now you have been open;

I can begin to process,

Release thoughts through my pen;

No more will I stress.

Thank you for the lesson;

Strength, I have gained,

No need for confession;

I am now restrained.