my heart
is a small room.
it is crowded, even just
by you,
because the walls are close
claustrophobic
and they seal you in.
i’m sorry if it’s uncomfortable—
it’s only that
i’m afraid
you’ll slip away and flee
on your fabled and bandaged feet
after you see
what’s inside
my heart.
Apr 27, 2014
Apr 27, 2014 at 12:22 PM UTC
my heart
is a small room.
it is crowded, even just
by you,
because the walls are close
claustrophobic
and they seal you in.
i’m sorry if it’s uncomfortable—
it’s only that
i’m afraid
you’ll slip away and flee
on your fabled and bandaged feet
after you see
what’s inside
my heart.