these wounds you have

these wounds you have

are not from me

but i do too keep

the devil’s company

the hate you have

has made you an enemy

of all grown men

and so of me

i did not hurt you

or break your heart

but each time we meet

if feels like a start

we’re back at zero

and you do not care

that the scars you have

have left you scared

scared to touch

or to be loved too much

scared of happiness

always bearing a grudge

these wound you have

were not from me

i can only add

my sympathy

until you change

until you grow

the man you feared

will keep bringing you low.