to the tenants next door

i wish you understood what it is that you do to me everytime you turn your face in my direction. and from your mouth comes such a spewing of words that inside i tremble. i feel fragile, so forgive me for being that way. i wish i were strong like you. i wish i knew how to be angry.

you might as well just beat me. and it hurts, it hurts. i wish you could see through me.

wishes are nothing more than simply that -- wishes. sometimes i dont know why i bother.