please, I do not want to see
another pink heart
or box of chocolates
at the local department store
leave me in my grays and blues
dark forest greens and mist skimming
over the wet pavement,
leave me be
to the moments of pure hesitation
that gripping sensation of feeling
how vulnerable I really am
so I can go on and cherish
every detail I can
leave me to my music
soothing riddles and resolute
vocal chords,
leave me with my ways
please don't stare at me
as I make my way