afflicted

being sensitive
doesn't mean
i overreact

it means
i feel pain
on a deeper level
than most

this burden
can only be accessed
because i care
so much

when i love you
only you
can hurt me

when i respect you
only your words
can sting

when i have
your back,
to those
who dont

only you
can blind side me

im far from perfect
but am
a good friend

and i would
give you the world
if i could

in times like these
i wish
there were a pill

that would
block me
from feeling so
passionately


©bev stillwell 2014