Speak not
Nary a whisper
Dare not utter
A word
It would be
Your damnation
No!
"They" absolutely
Will not understand
In fact
If even from
Under your breath
You reveal
You..
Expect to be
Crucified!
You are safe
Right here!
I will
Protect you
Alone?
In the dark?
Isolated?
It is necessary!
Outside
There is nobody
To be trusted
Stay here
With me
I will keep
Safe!
You know
As do I
of your
Flaws, defects & transgressions
I see you
I understand you
Word one
Of any of this
Outside these
Hallowed walls
Will bring
Hatred & condemnation
Upon you
The likes of which
Will destroy you
Remain here
Safe with me
We
Have been together
Now for many
Years
Have I ever
Lied to you?
Trust me
This is for
Your own good...
I am your Shame!
R. O'Neill (November 22, 2017)
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