Stuck In Shaddows Poem by Brittany Marsh

You set off my radar
but I hide myself from your sight.
I hide amongst the shadowed doorways
afraid to attempt to make things right.

Argument after argument
I hang my head in shame.
I'm standing in these shadows,
I hear my conscience echo your name.

Everything has settled on my mind.
These claustrophobic doorways imprison me.
I see you two and I feel my teeth grind.
Will I ever be the person you want to see?

These chains around my wrists and ankles
cause scabs to form, itch, and bleed.
To this doorway I am bound.
I scream in pain but there's no sound.
I want to be the one you need.

I'm trying so hard to change and break free.
These shadows of neglect cling to my feet.
I'm too drawn in for you to see.
I can see now why we can't be.
I've neglected you,
now true love's neglecting me.