I’m addicted to you
because you keep me stable;
you’re the sobering antidote
so you’ve become my drug.
There is so much turmoil
in my life right now;
you are my peace.
I can’t even walk into my home
without being attacked
by the enemy.
Verbal grenades are flung
at me from every angle;
you are my escape.
I don’t want to scare you away;
I know the sounds of war
make your ears bleed
but please stay with me.
I will bite my tongue
to keep from saying something that
will drive you to neutral territory.
Please wait a little longer,
and I will show you that I can be
what you’ve been for me.