I might be a diamond in the rough
Or a panel of shattered glass
Pace yourself from getting gruff  
Or you’ll tare my lace to shreds

I’ve welcomed you into my soul
No earthy being has known me as well
When gentle you healed my wounds
Distance yourself and a knife rips my heart

I had nearly given up dreams once shared
Till new distance caused new ephanitic birth
Now I may know you not
Though able to learn to love you afresh

I beg you look upon me with trust
Remember the past with a learning eye
Do not fall back into boyhood again
I am now able to move on up or out

I have written these words after hours
Attempting to thinking outside this box
It is your call now
Adventure is summoning me to life anew

I might be a diamond in the rough
Or shards of broken glass
You can help me become whole again
If you care to lend a helping hand