I am not my own.
I should remember this
Every time I cry alone.
I was surprised to know
That I can feel comforted in your arms.
I can feel soothed by your words,
You can keep me warm.
I’m not enough for myself
If it’s not safe to be inside.
I realised that when there’s a storm
There’s no place to hide
Yet you become the shelter
I use to confide.
It’s spectacular!
All this time
I missed out on something so simple.
You’ve only ever been an arm’s length away,
And all this time
I thought there was no point in opening up
If there was no place for me to stay.
I am not my own.
I should remember this
Every time I cry alone.
Mar 22, 2021
Mar 22, 2021 at 1:00 AM UTC
I am not my own.
I should remember this
Every time I cry alone.
I was surprised to know
That I can feel comforted in your arms.
I can feel soothed by your words,
You can keep me warm.
I’m not enough for myself
If it’s not safe to be inside.
I realised that when there’s a storm
There’s no place to hide
Yet you become the shelter
I use to confide.
It’s spectacular!
All this time
I missed out on something so simple.
You’ve only ever been an arm’s length away,
And all this time
I thought there was no point in opening up
If there was no place for me to stay.
I am not my own.
I should remember this
Every time I cry alone.
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