you only see what I reveal to thee
fail not to forget
perception is key
wishing upon a star won't get me very far
if only I could alter my current fate
I would let you take me on a date
perhaps a change of circumstance would lead to a moonlit dance
fear holds me prisoner
afraid to give out a chance
all that I am certainly cannot be enough
trust me when I say this
you deserve to be loved
for I have barely peered into your soul
yet this much I know
your very being
makes the stars sing
they dim their glow to watch you shine
in my wildest dreams
I could call you mine
although time be only a construct of the mind
I can feel it steadily slipping by
try as I might
I cannot find reason nor rhyme
some light to shine
as to why you should choose I
I grow weary that no one can turn a blind eye
to these fatal flaws of mine
so please know
in my heart
I am reaching out
but in my mind
I am filled with crippling doubt
have I turned you off now?