A Warning
By: Lallie Napier
I drum my fists down on my desk
And howl with unearthly rage
I rip and tear at gowns and jewels
How I loathe this gilded cage
It is of my own creation
Packed with the shiniest things
To hide my damaged heart
From the joy that true love brings
Take away all my wrappings
A scared little girl remains
Praying to be rescued
From the venom that burns my veins
I have been hurt in love before
A trip I don't wish to repeat
It will take someone extraordinary
To sweep me off my feet
Someone who will love all of me
Quirks and flaws included
Even when I'm irrational
And borderline deluded
Apologize when you don't want to
Because I need to hear it
Understand you will always come second
To my creative free spirit
Do not try to shape me
Or bend me to your will
Do not tie me to one space
And expect me to love you still
I can't abide a liar
A fraud or a thief
Cheaters are a thing
That anger me beyond all belief
I am damaged and I am broken
I am selfish and I am scarred
I do need help rebuilding me
But, be always on your guard
For I am unpredictable
Like the Winter wind
Cold and cruel at times
But my resolve is thinned
I do not wish to love you
I will fight you to the end
I hope you will withstand my fire
And e'er be my friend.
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