As a general rule

I entrust myself to no-one

Not in my entirety

Just pieces

Moments

Fractions of myself

Nobody is ever paid in full

Lest I be lost to one who hurts me

Who brings back the pain and torment

That tortured me so long in ages past

So I may keep myself intact longer

Only crack at the edges

The veneer

Never where I bear the load

I entrust myself to no-one

Hold myself accountable to me alone

I do not take chances on those who should hold me in account

Except you

Lovely you

With the smile so bright

Though I know you fight the darkness too

I hold myself accountable to you

I entrust myself to you

Only you