Who Wants to Know Me?

Away I have locked myself
Because I've learned I can trust no one but oneself
Alone is where I'll forever remain
Because my heart can't handle anymore pain
 
This wall I've built is part of me now
But you have become determined to remove it somehow
I soon realize there is no stopping you
Brick by brick you start to breakthrough
 
I knew you wanted to see me
But I assumed it was because you believe a woman's body is pretty
When I saw the first part of the wall you destroyed
It didn't make sense, I thought a woman's perspective was something men annoyed
 
Was it not sensual things that you desired
Seeing through my eyes couldn't be something you admired
Surely you meant to uncover something more risqué 
Why would a man want to see as a woman does anyway
 
I couldn't ask questions though because eyes can't speak 
Suddenly I realized the wall near my mouth was becoming weak
Did you mean to let my voice ring?
I thought a woman's opinion was only an irritating thing 
 
I can see you try to speak to me but my ears are still locked away
I don't dare speak up because I assume this is some kind of new foreplay
Suddenly I can hear your encouraging sounds
But I didn't think women were allowed to stand their grounds
 
I finally ask why you're toying with my mind
You say that you'll show me some men are kind
This is when I realize the sinful play is coming
I start to pray for an overall numbing
 
Fracturing another part of my defense
This time I'm sure you'll reveal something more intense
To my surprise my hand is exposed
I still don't understand why my virtue hasn't upon been imposed
 
The remaining of my broken wall falls away
As a tender touch pulls me his way
I realize now that some men are more than sexual lust
And these are the men who I've learned to trust

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