Parry, Joust

(this was actually done in may.. totally forgot to post..)

Parry & joust
get to know
one another
parry & joust
one good turn
deserves another

the games, people play
most never realizing
what's going on
beyond the time of day

those that finally
see in, beyond
the internal din

those precious few
with every observation
that they make

your soul seems
fit to break
as your tender center
is exposed

all those
parts of you
that you hoped
no one would ever know

that emotional flare
when they lock into
you

with a stare
with a stare

defense on the rise
such a knee-jerk response
you've entwined into your life

those precious few
who see through
your pitiful lies

how much you
would rather not
keep them around

all they seem to do
is tear you down
tear you down

truly
they help you out
in their curious ways

they'll only
bring out
the best in you

parry, joust
it may take time
parry, joust
patience is truly divine

your clouded
splintered self
will finally
be polished & whole

spite the feeling
of the destruction
that you keep
deep in your soul

so let them pry
let them be

allow yourself
allow yourself

to be pushed
into the most
that you can be

into the most
that you can be

~K