The only two places where I feel absolutely safe are
either in a bed with fresh, white sheets and pillows
surrounding my head or in water. Like on the bottom
of a swimming pool. Alone. Weightless. Peaceful.
Nobody talking. Nobody pretending. Just being.
those are the only two places. everywhere else
I get smacked in the face with arrogance, ignorance
shallowness. they knock me down and leave me bleeding.