Convenience

the fact that i
am only yours
for convenience 
has burned itself
behind my eyes 

i am only yours 
when i make you laugh
or hold you close when
you need it most

i am not yours when i 
collapse in on myself
or walk a deadly tightrope

does this mean i was never truly yours?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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