Don't think for a second
That just because you're
Kind
Sweet
Thoughtful
That I'll open up to you quickly.

My heart has been sealed
Protected by
Locks
Chains
Fortresses
Layers upon layers.

Whether you want to be friend or lover
You must understand
I prefer books to people;
They are less likely to let you down.
You'll have to gain my trust over and over again;
I've been hurt too many times.
If I let you in, take what I give you;
Not everyone gets past my walls.

Don't assume you know me
Just because I opened up
I have given all of me
To very few people.
Most only have a part or two.

As much as you may make me laugh
Or as much fun as we may have I'm still
Cautious
Wary
Tentative
About letting you get too close.

Just because I don't talk to you
Every second of every day, means I need
Time to myself
Peace and quiet
To sort my thoughts
As I recharge from spending time with people.