The Blood & The Bones

I have buried it deep within me. The things they’ve done. But, I wear it unintentionally in my demeanor. Its an armor I never asked for. I’d remove it but when I try to touch it it comes alive.

And I’ve only ever really showed it to one. I know he didn’t mean to but, instead of ensuring I didn’t need it, he added another layer. So, it’s stronger now even if what it encases is broken.

When I unintentionally exposed my protected pain to him, we were basically strangers if you went by minutes we’d shared. But, if you tell time with your heart, we’d known each other in all our past lives.

Maybe we’ll end up together in the next. And maybe all the hurt will have stayed in this one.

LL.