I understand
that sometimes the shaking of my hands
and the constant flowing of my tears
gets to be too much for you.

I understand
that the ever changing nature
of my being
is often your biggest fear.

I understand
how you would rather travel these rocky roads
with someone
who is at least a little bit stable.

I understand
that this is how you feel
but I wish you had loved me enough
to take my obvious imperfections for granted
and had dug deep enough
to meet the person whose smile only lights her face
for you.