A. VDB

caved in, like glass

cracks still hold, if tension does not

let go-

the pain; be the shield, even though

I’m made of glass?

stay safe, stay numb

stay tethered and tense

don’t break- you’ll shatter

build a new? salvage shards

distort the view

ahead, if we’re clear

you can see

I didn’t break from you,

I broke for me.