Issues

Here I am once again
disappointed
when I don't have the right to be.

It was never your fault,
I'm not a plant for you to water.

But you are deep-rooted inside me
and that is my fault
for clinging to the bandages
you wrap around my heart.

So I'll do what I do best
clench my jaw
bear the hurt
and ignore the issues that validate why I need you.