Knight

What was I thinking?
Telling myself that it wouldn’t matter
telling myself that I wouldn’t care.

I should know
should know myself better
should know that my cut-off’s
a long way from there.

What was I hoping for?
You to be my shining knight
that showed up at my door?

I signed on for this
completely aware
that all we were then
was all I could ever hope for.

So what am I doing now?
Changing the rules this late
in a game that was so simple and good.

I need to step back
distance myself
back away before I get hurt
I know that I should…

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