I am made entirely of flaws, stitched together by good intentions.

A heart that wants to open wide and swallow whole

Envelop you in the love I feel you deserve but havent yet felt

Shower you in closeness and show you your gifts

Make you feel love like you havent even dreamed

After you’ve showered me in love and re-assuring words

Caressed me, expressed the feelings that are firsts

I finally feel safe to come out of my shell and give it all back to you

Only to sense distance now.

You’re not there holding my face anymore

I havent heard those words of longing in a while

Now I’m not sure

If that was real, if it was true, if it still exists, was it a ruse

Were you in lust, do you even know what you want

Do you actually see me?..

Or have you scared yourself now out of fear for the reality of real love

Please dont’t take our butterflies away.