To Undo the Chant

I've learned a trick

to get away with my delusion,

to escape the enchantment 

of always hearing your voice

Once I hear you call,

I linger more than I should,

ensuring I never missed a word

'til I see a crack to undo the chant

But as always,

I am the one left wondering 

figuring out how hurt I was

for the endearing words --- were not yours

Call me Odd

I read a line that says "Don't let me go"

It was odd,

Stories of novelty worth reading

Taught us the opposite 

The greater good is to let go

People call me odd,

I've seen it in their eyes,

And perhaps, I am not worth reading,

Or a selfish being

I find myself praying "don't let me go, darling"