How guarded is your heart?
I know mine has steely eyed bouncers
standing tall and strong
vigilant and poised
ready to defend the slightest disruption;
keeping everything "safe" and "correct".
Gearing up for battle
at the slightest hint of offense...
real or perceived
These bouncers have assumed various
forms over the years.
Everything from high devotion to religion,
to "perfection", to high achievement,
to winning, to being right,
to detachment, to pleasing everyone,
to avoiding conflict or difficult conversations.
They've even been known to fib at times.
In order not to create any disturbances.
They're hyper vigilant, trigger at the ready.
Armored up.
It's exhausting.
What a relief to realize
they can stand down.
drop their weapons
and be at ease.
kastilwell
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