~~Confessions~~

I'm standing here, so afraid

Will you still love me

If I speak?

Will you still hold me close

If I show you the thorns

Hidden beneath

The folds of the petals?

Will you still need me

If I show you my own addictions?

But I know I have no choice

But to speak

If we are to be real

If we are to exist

If I am to truly let you in

I have no choice

But to speak

Will you pull me in?

Pull me close?

Let me drown

In your kiss?

Will you please

Please, please marry me?

I can't imagine

A life without you

I can't imagine

Making it alone

Will you promise me to stay

If I show you every scar?

I'll offer you my world

If you'll have me

So will you have me?

I can't speak

And you look at me

You smile, nod

And I let the words fall

As the petals drift apart

To reveal the thorns

And the diseased stem