I’m next to you
probably too much
all that trying
altered to hurt

breaking stones
knotting roots
ruthless habits
my temple ignored

real
transparent
honest
woman

hidden
behind
illusions
lies

you are too young
to be this stressed
just relax
little one

if it was that simple
like the flick of a switch
would you see me here
numb to the bone?

are these lies for me too?
I need to untangle my crown