I’m right here with you.
Don’t worry, I haven’t gone far.
If there isn’t space for me,
I’ll be creative and make some here.
I’ll keep you safe, keep you from harm.
I’ll lock you up with protection,
keep you confined to small margins of happiness.
But don’t worry, this is for you.
Be mindful of getting too happy and lost in the moment.
I’ll put you back in your place,
back where you belong.
I’ll expect full submission.
No questions please.
These are tough calls, I know,
but it’s for your safety.
I have a job.
I’m committed.
I survey the area for threats.
I stay alert at all cost, no time for sleep.
This is for you.
Don’t you see?
Life is on the line, we don’t take breaks.
You’ll lose it all if you don’t keep watch.
Too much to lose, let’s be careful.
Assemble the troops, armor up.
Place your helmet on securely,
it will keep from fully hearing and experiencing.
I’ll keep you unharmed from humanity.
Put on your chest shield, check the clip twice.
The shield ensures to seal the heart off from fully feeling.
It will be sure to limit your contact,
but it’s better this way, you’ll be safe.
I promise.
Put on your running shoes,
we must be ready at any moment.
We must be prepared to flee connection.
We don’t give up vigilance.
Lest we live the life that is before us.
Engage the soul.
Fear is our largest distraction to living a full life.
Peace.
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