Collateral Damage
©Mary Cunningham
Caught in the crossfire
Not sure which way to turn
Run and hide away from the pain
Or jump right in to let it burn
He’s somewhere stuck
Between his head and his soul
She racks her mind
He started it all and it’s taking its toll
The only thing
That keeps them apart
Is his fear of what will happen
To his delicate heart
She knows he can trust her
With all of his might
He’s still unsure of what he might lose
How much longer should she continue this fight
Loving enough for both
Doesn’t work well and is too hard to manage
Yet somehow she doesn’t mind
Being collateral damage
