Vulnerability can get the best of a person, especially in difficult situations. When in doubt, it's best to remove yourself from them before things get crazy. It may be hard but you'll be better off once you do.

This poem is a reflection of an experience I went through that helped shape who I am. Although it was kinda suckish, I didn't let it get the best of me.

Grew sick and tired of feeling alone

Decided to mess around with apps on my phone

The attention from strangers gave me a rush

Yet I thought I needed an extra push

I began speaking in ways unnatural to who I am

Which could have created a bigger problem

Long and behold I connected with someone

And felt like I was having fun,

Though the damage would soon be done.

Went to converse sight unseen

It's hard to know exactly what you mean

The conversation hadn't gone on long

Our feelings for each other were growing strong

But clearly I was wrong

I didn't think I could be so easily fooled

Apparently I just got schooled

I got out with everything still intact

Just don't come around here or you will get smacked

With all the mixed signals I've been receiving

I don't know what we're achieving

Or what's worth believing.

I'd rather hear what you have to say rather than you say what I want to hear.

Can't all these stereotypes and assumptions just disappear?

We're perfect strangers with different lives

I am usually not one that dives

Into a situation like this where I don't know if you're true

It just felt good talking to you.

How can you know me better than I know myself?

We haven't even met

Your presence is something I cannot forget

It consumes my heart and soul

Now my number one goal

Is to recover

And rediscover

Who I was before we started talking

Now I'll take it with a grain of salt

I know it isn't all my fault

I saw the signs but ignored them anyway

Something led me astray

Maybe it was your profile picture or your laid back personality,

Or maybe it was just the fact you didn't know me

And I haven't experienced anything before

Real or not

It's worth a shot