Check it

I have designer luggage

you notice it with envy

and through my designer shades

I notice you noticing

it is what I counted on

you really think I got it going on

and I bought that thought

or I mean I am paying it off....

like the luggage

If I distract you with the outside of things

maybe you will be satisfied enough

to not want to look within

I am more comfortable with that

so don't try

because packed inside

I neatly folded my bitterness

next to my unforgiveness

and next to that, my resentment

it is strategically placed next to my rejection

as to not make wrinkles

and with my toothbrush

my contempt

and tucked into a deep side pocket

my broken heart

to the x-ray scanner these things look like clothing

but to me they are as weapons 

and my only aim, is to conceal them

but this still small voice says almost inaudibly

to "check it"

and as I heed it

and do it

I instantly know I will not need the claim ticket

I won't be picking it back up again

~C