Crossroads

Because I love you, I turn away
So you cannot see my face.
I cannot let you know my thoughts
While you're stuck in your place.

You can't understand now
And I don't want you to try
Because the pain of not succeeding
Makes me break down and cry.

My words seem so harsh to you
I wish they didn't make you squirm
But I tell you them because I care
I'm sorry I seem such a burden.

This journey that you travel
Makes us stronger at it's end
Soon, soon, it'll be okay
It's just around the bend.
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written 2014