Thorns

I sicken those who love you,
I destroy the seeds you sow.

I curse the ground you walk on,
I burn the leaves you grow.

I keep you awake at night,
I make your true flaws show.

I hide success in places,
where you would never go.

I make you do the things
that you swore you'd never do.

I have always been here,
buried deep inside of you.

Ignore me if you must.
Hide in what you believe.

But you'll have to learn to live with me,
because I will never leave.

I am that thorn lodged deep within your spine.

I am everything that keeps you from really being "fine".

No-one will believe you.
No matter how hard you try.

Say you feel it all you like,
all they see is a lie.