Common Ground Poem by Maya Hanson

I can't, I want to know you
before the next sunrise
But I'm a million miles away
and I can't pretend to realize

When it seems like I know you
inside and out
you toss something else, trust me
to catch your secret shout

I'm worried that I'm not enough
I'm worried you think I'm worth it
And when I look back at other loves
I'm worried you're too different

I can't keep you from drowning,
I can only go down with you
Don't trust me with your broken mind
I'm bruised and broken too

I would save you, kiss you, if I could
instead I'll set you free
Turn your back, walk far away
Don't you worry about me

Don't go forgotten, climb
up toward what you could be
Dig yourself out of this hole
before you go loving the likes of me

We can't ever recreate this feeling
We can't come back around
Maybe in a century after we both live a life
we'll find some common ground