space
can i ask for space
without
being afraid
to lose you
forever
i'm just not ready
to be together
i know
that you are
i see you
i see your heart
but i can't love you
if i don't love me
don't be mad
when i tell you not to touch me
forgive me
when i back away
don't turn your passion
to hate
i know it's sensitive
i'm trying to be gentle
but no i can't just say yes
because you're temperamental
you know how hard it is
for me to hurt you
see that
i'm hurting too
this isn't fun
for me in slightest
trust me i tried
to fight it
i tried to love you
i tried to feel
but the feelings never came
it never became real
at least for me
though you are smitten
i'm just a worm
in the apple you've bitten
ruined your plans
that i never agreed to
you say that i love you
you tell me i need you
i get it
you need me
but don't blame me
acknowledge you're needy
if you never had a shot
you never really missed it
all i want
is a little bit of distance
don't hate me
is all i ask
i don't want to lose you
but i can't hold this back
just let it fade
into something less intense
will you hate me
if i just want to be friends