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A double-edged sword. I point at you and the other end pointed at my chest. How can I defend myself when I am my own weapon Against the destruction you create. when I push you away, I risk hurting myself through the anger that doesn’t dissolve but I still can’t put my sword down. When you step closer, my blade lowers without permission, my protection leaving me exposed to your danger. The walls I built when you left For the place I can call home - where it doesn't have your footprints etched in the surface Tracing the path where you left. When you are here I look in the mirror and brace to see your face The face of my haunting shadow but all I feel is comfort. But when you are not I look in the mirror and for I can’t see Who the person is staring back at me. I forgot who I was without you by my side. My double-edged sword I used to keep you away is still pointed at me As I know, if I don’t stop it now the consequences rely on me. I walk closer to you Knowing it will hurt My double-edged sword can’t hurt you As it only stabs me. Stabbing me in the only place you missed, my heart.
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May 21
May 21, 2026 at 7:17 PM UTC
Your double-edged danger
A double-edged sword. I point at you and the other end pointed at my chest. How can I defend myself when I am my own weapon Against the destruction you create. when I push you away, I risk hurting myself through the anger that doesn’t dissolve but I still can’t put my sword down. When you step closer, my blade lowers without permission, my protection leaving me exposed to your danger. The walls I built when you left For the place I can call home - where it doesn't have your footprints etched in the surface Tracing the path where you left. When you are here I look in the mirror and brace to see your face The face of my haunting shadow but all I feel is comfort. But when you are not I look in the mirror and for I can’t see Who the person is staring back at me. I forgot who I was without you by my side. My double-edged sword I used to keep you away is still pointed at me As I know, if I don’t stop it now the consequences rely on me. I walk closer to you Knowing it will hurt My double-edged sword can’t hurt you As it only stabs me. Stabbing me in the only place you missed, my heart.
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Jade_the_youngpoet
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May 21
May 21, 2026 at 7:17 PM UTC
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