“Tug”

Look at you,

Both of you,

Holding onto both my arms,

And pulling,

Absentmindedly,

Without thought

Of causing harm.

But look at me,

Just look at me –

Look at all I’ve done,

(And all I feel).

Why is it only you

Who have emotions

That are real?

Like tug of war

You play my heart,

And warp the mind

I’ve worked to make.

So, if you will just

Let me breathe,

Let me decide,

Time after time,

The happier

We all shall be.