locked.
in a room.
no padded walls.
no nurses in halls.
lock won’t hold.
easy break in.
bedroom.
belongs to you.
that’s what they say.
they.
him.
no.
not him.
good him.
just a little angry.
fearing his worry.
more than his rage.
constantly defeating.
inner villains.
preying on dark thoughts.
hidden in the arms.
of a knight.
in shining tinfoil.
he’s not your knight anymore.
others have called for his aid.
i pushed.
running.
in search.
of villains again.
always close.
they are me.
the weight of me.
smiles.
fake.
laughs.
forced.
the dark.
peaceful.
with open arms.
welcomed home.
in a room.
locked.
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