Second Gear
I have always told myself
Try not to shed a tear
And do not ever let yourself
Go face-to-face with fear
And absolutely never let
Anyone come near
I’m sure that it’s the reason why
I’m stuck in second gear
I just can’t seem to change my ways
Or my point of view
When others want me to let them in
I don’t know what to do
I’ve built my walls up so high
Not sure that I’ll break through
But recently I’ve started trying
Since the day that I met you
I’ve always kept my thoughts inside
Afraid of letting go
I learned to run from every truth
And never let it show
I smile when I am breaking down
So no one else will know
But you saw past the practiced mask
And let your patience grow
I don’t yet know what love should mean
But something feels so right
For once I see a different path
No longer lost in night
You’ve lit a spark I can’t explain
That brings my heart to light
So if you’re here to walk with me
Please stay and hold on tight
Original Poetry Written By
Eryn Dunbar
Copyright (c) 7.19.2025
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