Don’t show yourself
to the world;
it’s not there for you.
It lies
and says it loves you,
but it’s a killer.
Don’t reveal
yourself to strangers,
you’re too vulnerable.
You need protecting,
I hope you never know.
Conceal yourself smartly
inside a fortress.
Stay where you’re strong,
don’t go into the wild.
If you do,
don’t expose yourself
to the animals;
they’ll devour you,
even the cute ones.
You might think
you’re a player
in the big game,
the protagonist
in the movie
of your life,
but to everyone else,
you’re just an extra;
so don’t be so certain
that this world
is playing nice.
Have a care
for your heart
and for the things it loves.
Take your time,
make it good,
win on your terms.
When someone
seeks to open
up your secrets;
be sure you can kill them
before sharing;
just to be sure.
HG – 2017
