Stranger

Stranger

It’s as if a stranger was in my house

That feeling you get

Like you’re in danger

Alone

Scared witless

Except it wasn’t my house

It was in my heart

A stranger walked in

As he had a key

And knew the password

I knew him

Know all about him

His secrets, his desires

At least

I used to

Now it’s different

Cold

Now it’s painful

Looking out the window

And hoping he doesn’t drive past

I used to love him

Still do

But in a different way

A way he didn’t want

But the only way I can

It was hard

To let him go

Let us go

Now it’s just a memory

Stained

Whatever I do

I make him angry

I make him sad

Or both

Probably both

This isn’t what I wanted

I wanted to protect him

I wanted to be good

I knew I was right

But now there is this stranger

He’s standing on my heart

-Eleanor