I can watch it all burn,
Fade away, with nothing more than a shrug.

I could squat to the ground,
Holding bits of earth in my hands with feelings of failure.

I could stand tall,
A smile on my face, for all to see.

I could watch you walk away,
And still have nothing to say.

I am hurting myself,
Only for the sadness that we both exude.

Sadness seems to be common,
Among those who have felt all but love.

I feel for you,
Only what I wish you could see.

Please understand me,
When I say, I want you, yet I am so afraid.

Vulnerability is what I am showing,
Here now, I am naked, all feelings raw, as in the past.

You’ve had me in this position before; do you remember?

Your touch plagues my mind,
For it’s the only touch to which melts my heart.

I do not know if you can feel what I feel,
Or if it would ever work, but if you can, please tell me.

I’ve been just as hurt as you,
But maybe if you smile, which I love when you do,
We can both move on.