This Is Why

i live with my enemy she revels in my sadness she smiles when i am in pain and cries when i am washed with relief i am what she wishes and i wish what she wants she is my demon, my unhappiness is her smile i feel when she wants my life the ones that love me feel her wrath as she tightens their throats with my words and wets their eyes with my hands i am caged in my own reflection unashamed she waves as if she is welcome i cringe from your hands because of the claws she hides with mine i cover my heart from you for the fear you will love her as well she has no mercy