Take me off pause when you leave

An Introvert's poem. By Michael Curran

Life can be wonderful, so much to achieve.
But sometimes it's too fast. Too much to perceive.
I know I can help. Am sure I can make change.
I can see how it fits. And how to arrange.
But sometimes it gets too much, and I need a reprieve.
I need to zone out. Take me off pause when you leave.

I don't speak of love. That's not my way.
Rather I show my love, through actions each day.
I do care for you, I hope that you see,
But the way that I show it... It's different for me.
I'll do all I can, to ensure your good life,
But my own solitude, I cannot sacrifice.

Life can be wonderful, but sometimes too large.
I hope you can understand, I need to recharge.
Each touch and each word, they all come too fast.
They puncture and tire me. I wait for the last.
Your presence today, I cannot receive,
I'll just wait in my bubble. Take me off pause when you leave.

But now:
I've listened to music, and drowned out the noise.
I've had comfort food, and snuggled my toys.
I've had a nice break, I'm refreshed and switched on.
I'm ready to deal, with what comes along.

And now you've come back, and now it seems right,
Your company now, is such a delight.
I’m so in the moment, you wouldn’t believe.
Take me off pause. And this time don't leave