Translation

I say “I’m fine.”
You nod and walk away
I say “Leave me alone. Don’t touch me, I’ll be ok.”
And with each word you get farther back

I suppose it’s not your fault
You’re doing what I say
But how could you not see
That my words need translation?

“I’m fine” means I need help
“Leave me alone” means holds me tight
“Don’t touch me” means fight your way in
“I’ll be ok” means come save me from me.

I can’t save myself
I don’t have the strength anymore
So why aren’t you coming to my rescue
If you care so much?

I was never strong to begin with
I was a scared little girl from birth
Too scared to live, to die, to open up
I screwed myself over

I know it’s wrong to expect a knight
But as I lie here, seeing a light
I can’t help but think
“Why didn’t you save me?”