Again

 Heart races, stomach clenches
Beating butterflies watch your fists
Flexing madly, turning white
Instincts struggle; flee or fight

Another day, another way
Never again, said once more
Always sorry, always different
Never hurt the same way twice

Unlock the front door, brace for more
Waiting for the shoe to drop
Holding breath, and cleanching chest
Here I am, ready for that pop

Tears are locked up
Water tight doors, my eyes
Never show, nor admit
What they all know

If I never admit it to you
You'll never see my breaking glue
I'll keep smiling, seeing blindly
As the sun shines on through

Another day, another way
I'll never hurt the same way again...

Say it again.

mid 2000s