Thursday, July 24, 2025

Once bitten, twice shy

Once bitten, twice shy,

how could I believe, when you lie,

giving false hope, that crashes down,

before I even blink my eyes... 


Yet I followed, without questions, 

accompanied you, in your dreams,

suppressing my needs & desires,

I was deceived, by hollow schemes. 


Once bitten, twice shy,

I became wary, to even try,

open my heart, welcoming others,

share vulnerabilities, for a while. 


Now, I don't have expectations, 

in my stomach, get butterflies, 

putting dampers, with cold reasonings,

these tender feelings, I don't pry. 


Once bitten, twice shy,

now these sentiments have dried,

no more pleadings or discussions,

this would be, my final goodbye... 


Even if you smile, or do cry,

this is reality, you can't deny,

we always had the choices,

it's just our priorities...that decides!


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