Push and Pull
Push me away, time and time again
Blow me off and cancel our dates
Ignore my message every now and then
Leave me unread while my broken heart waits
Pull me back in with a phone call
Crave my closeness in your lonely space
Open up a tiny crack in your wall
In the mood for a fantasy to chase
Push me away to avoid rejection
Resent me for leaving when you disappear
Shut down by that tender connection
Run from internal conflict of shame and fear
Pull me back in with a tiny show of effort
When you long for warm understanding
Holding my emotions hostage, causing only hurt
Seeking validation that your ego is demanding
Push me away from a love that heals
Build up your wall and call it peace
Shutdown and smothered by your heart that feels
No trust and now your control must increase
Pull me back in when you mourn my adoration
Care deeply but hide it when seen
True feelings that quicken you to elation
But now I’m tired of feeling unseen
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