I didn't expect that
letting you in
would shred me down
and tear my skin
like tissue paper
exposing me like
the cliche open
wound.
But good thing I always
carry
extra bandaids
and sometimes a
needle and
thread
because when you have
learned
to patch up
your life
like a quilt
you'll want to wrap yourself up
and remember
to stay warm and
safe.
Remember
thing's may not be
easy
but remember what its
like
to be soft
and secure.