I tell myself
that I have not fallen for you.

I tell my friends
that I have it under control.

Do I though?
Tell me,
is it a lie?

I place barriers
to avoid getting hurt by you,

but what hurts the most
is that someone you broke through.

the barriers I place
are a lie.

it's too late
to try and relocate them

because the truth is
it's been a lie the whole time.