Fragile

She can't quite decide
what she's more scared of
too many people around
or of being lonely

She's afraid to trust
but takes only a moment forlorn
to reveal her life story
to someone completely unknown

She see's only what she wants to see
blind to most things real
thinks twice before stepping out of her comfort zone
wont blink before taking greatest dangers head on

So fragile...

She cant deny her feelings
right or wrong
still she keeps looking
for approval from everyone

Afraid to hum herself to sleep
her favourite lullably
she'd gladly sing her heart out
to a passerby

A rebel who wants to
see her parents proud
drenched in silence
while her insides scream and shout

So fragile
in denial...


 Dr. Manvi Gupta 2012