Shy
magnetic cape that craves me
the harder I push you away
the stronger your hold
no matter the distance you stray
restricted by your current I remain
though your ugliness repulses me
magnetic cape decorated with
the victories of fear intimidate me still
as visible as you are to me
your power is greater
because I wear you invisibly to others
who cannot see the constant battle I wage with you
so I appear manipulated by my own will
magnetic cape that covers every pore
you never thought I’d win but gradually you see
I can even the score
so though you lurk
in the shadow of doubt at my heel
you are behind me
my pale skin now suffers a painful heal
that is before me and I face it
with a zeal only you could have taught
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