Destructive attachments

stab me in the back
that's right
kick me when I'm down
go on
hurt me more
with those words you throw
like arrows, spears
they hit me in the heart
you're so careless
as you rip out my soul
suck out my life
all I have
you take
it's yours
and when you need me
I'll still be here
you say I won't
but I'll still be here
waiting
to pick up the pieces
and put you back together
the complex jigsaw
that will turn on me again
as shifting as the sea
you are
an unstoppable life force
I'm yours to hurt
(please be gentle)
I'm yours to trample
(I'm so scared)
treat me as you will
(of losing you)
and remember
(I can't take much more)
I'll still be here

Written by Rachel 5/9/2002