undone

i wrote this for a poetry/lyrics competition at another writing forum. got second place!!

we’re not playing pretend anymore,
this is real life.
we can’t change who we are just by
closing our eyes.

unevolving is easier than
growing with time,
walking backwards will offer
no unwanted surprise.
I’ve unquit my old habits,
I’m taking a drag.
and I’m laid down to bed by
unlovable hands.

you unwrap me like candy,
undo me then ask
if this means I’m unleaving,
and have I come back.
always unconfrontational,
I just walk away,
and I leave you undone
by words I can’t unsay.