don't open up.
hold it all in.
you're an open book.
begin again.
wait.
rewind.
do they care?
or is this a part
of their manipulative scheme?
I think it is.
Why would you tell them
about your sadness disease?
Don't tell them
what makes your skin crawl.
They will eat you alive,
masticate the flesh and bone and soul between their teeth
like cannibals.
don't trust anyone.
keep your mouth closed.
they'll just talk and stare.
close the book.
step away.
maybe even forever.