I yearn to lay naked before you


Exposed for all that I am


Covered in scars

Bruises, a deep green

Swollen eyes
...
and a broken heart


Clothed in fear instead, I stand before you


my smile, my shield


laughing to hide the pain

refusing to admit blame


Behind closed doors I cry outloud

Craving your shelter

Beaten and bound


Please accept my confessions

my truth and my sorrow


...and I pray that you will still forever
love me tomorrow.