I never want you
To feel sad
Because of
Me

So
I will feel sad
Because of
You

warm weather
fresh flowers in your hair
sweet sunshine on your lap
soft honey in your mouth

first freeze
wilted petals at your feet
leaves through your fingers
grey clouds in your eyes

you'll carry me inside

How much longer will you stay

You have barely touched my wounds
They are awaiting your attention
Many are old, some are new
Trace your fingertips around them
Get to know them
Get to know me

Keep your eyes on every part of me
I'll be embarrassed at first
But grateful in the end
Memorize all of my blemishes
Get to know them
Get to know me

I don't need a hickey tonight
Your marks are beautiful
But appreciate my own
Kiss my scars with soft lips
Get to know them
Get to know me

How much longer

Tell me more of your stories
Stuff them into me until
My existence itself is a reminder
My life
Buried under thoughts of you
I'm okay with that
You can have the shovel

Your brown eyes are my warm coffee
Your smile is the sweetest sugar
Your touch is the richest cream
I'll hold you like my favorite mug
I feel so full when you are here

I didn't understand that
avoiding the truth was lying
until I told you everything
I opened my heart and
you poured yourself into me
Keep going love
Pour, pour, pour

Your hands are clumsy but the look is sincere
Hold me until you understand