Did she know I was hurting too,
from the fear of intimacy,
something my father
never taught me about,
only to be strong &
never to show my weaknesses.

But I cried too
when we ended.
I just never really knew
what to say.
After all,
it's just what tough guys do,
they go silent
when they're scared,
think they're falling.

Lord, I miss her,
especially the way
she kissed me.