Damaged Mess

It feels like I am always trying
to love you from afar,
because from a distance
it feels safer to accept your love.

But if I couldn't be strong,
remaining at arm's length,
and I cried out for your love,
would you say:
"lets run and hide to a place
that is always safe"

or,

would you pack your love away and leave,
because you weren't prepared
for the damaged mess
that lives inside of me?

Saffie
24

10/10/15