Fragile

I can’t necessarily explain it
But I am feeling fragile today
Oh so very fragile
Despite the level of packing
That constantly surrounds me
That should protect me
That should keep me safe,
Snug and perfectly secure
I still feel fragile today
Oh so very fragile
That the slightest knock
Or gentlest touch
Could cause me to break
To break into pieces
That could not be glued
Back together again
The very fear of breakage
Of being smashed
Broken beyond repair
Is making me feel fragile today
Oh so very fragile
I am constantly on the verge
And trying hard to impede
The impending flood of tears
That is ready to burst
With little or no notice
I feel out of control
I feel fragile today
Oh so very fragile
You’ll forgive me I hope
For wanting to retire
To retreat, to withdraw
Away from you and yours
Into the swamp of self
That way if I break
I break alone
Not wishing to take
Anyone else with me
So please forgive me
I am not being rude
I am just feeling fragile today
Oh so very fragile