Fragile: Handle With Care

Sticks and stones may break my bones It’s easy to be hurt when you’re alone My heart of glass profusely bleeds I wish my poker face was hard to read My sign reads “Fragile: Handle With Care” It repels new friends and attracts blank stares Don’t get too close or I’ll get hurt My insecurities keep me distant and alert I used to wear my heart on my sleeve They would tell me it was a blessing but then would always leave So I guess I’ll see you when the party’s over My mind is quaking so I’m taking cover My cheeks turn red, and tears flood my eyes I can’t be normal for once, can I? I’m a brittle branch on a windy night I’ll be blown away and out of sight So words can never hurt me.