Break/Brake

Look me in the eye:

I will make you break first.

One yip too loud.

One laughter too strong.

One gasp too shrill.

I'm looking into your depths,

And I've decided:

You can't make me break first.

Every growl controlled.

Every cackle whispered.

Every breath focused.

You won't break me. 

But I forget myself:

One chomp too stiff.

I meet your gaze:

You've lost your will.

It’s time to stop. 

Bad timing.

Unlucky day.

You look into my eye:

I hit the brakes.