Lonely Stranger Standing Barefoot In The Grass

may i be honest?
open my mouth to bite my tongue
"friend," i said, "i'm falling out"
blank stare
more harmful than words
say something
i've already said too much


i'm helpless
these thoughts hide in my mind
but i'm thoughtless
maybe i can't comprehend
outspoken
words like pearls
drawn closer
pushing me far away


can you help me?
"only if you close your eyes"
words sharper
cutting through solid glass
what if i-
"no, i'm sorry"
she said