When we speak,
I am cautious.

I don't want
you to hurt me.

I will build my wall
and hope for you
to gently undo
my work.

Show me I can
trust.

Show me I can
give myself away
for you.

Show me I can
and not have to be afraid
of being
h u r t.

Break down
the wall I build between us
for the right reasons.

So I can love you
the way I know how to love.

I don't want to build
this wall

Make me see I don't have to.

Make me feel safe
with you

Make me feel
seen
heard
known

Make me feel loved
by you
as I want to make you feel.