Once Bitten …
Cautious and careful My options remain open when it comes to you Requirements have changed You will never again be the only arrow in my quiver Experience has taught me you are dangerous for my heart and I must protect it No more will I slide down the slippery slope of your empty words I remain vigilant that you will not see my vulnerability I wear these rituals like Impenetrable armor But somewhere in my mind I want to think that in the end there is always hope Copyright © 2021 Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved Word Prompts Stream of Consciousness- Hope Word of the Day - Require FOWC - Slope