Fragile

like the finest glass

or porcelain

or eggshells

or ancient parchment

a thin veneer

a glaze that hides the danger

paint or enamel

decorative and deceptive

a perception of strength

a hint of robustness

a lie shrouding truth

that takes just a word

or a look

or silence

to knock me down

push me back

break me in pieces

I am lost again

falling not flying

doubt and fear

grasping at me

to hold me in the dark

so much effort

keeping the light on

Image by Krzysztof Kamil from Pixabay