Distrust

When I am alone with you-

I am trapped in the cycle of being tricked and betrayed. 

When I am surrounded by others-

I am trapped in the cycle of fighting back, numbly. 

My only strength right now-

Is distrust.
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Rodrigues Avatar
October 31, 2022 at 5:05 PM
I think people are the tricky part yet we don’t want to be alone. <3
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