Emotional flashbacks

When I freeze throughout my day

I sense you with me

While we may be miles apart

Last seen ages ago

A part of you still lives with me

In the words spoken

And only heard by me

In the yanks

And shoves only felt by me

In the lack of safety

I continue to carry with me

You are there

Are you a part

That I must live with

A part that was originally mine

But assumed traits of you

How do I protect myself from

And connect with

A part that continues

To trigger waves of emotion

Reminiscent of a time

That I no longer

Want to live in