Don'T Be Shy Now Poem by Eric Roxas

I long-
To see a sunnier day,
Than what you forced me to face.

An old friend once taught me
How to see that silver lining,
Even the dimmest ones.

That's why I hold faith today!

I trust the love I hear,
Speaking between those hurtful sentences
You are saying now.

Go ahead!
Wound me again with your fist.
I will stay still
And even learn to appreciate
The feel of your skin
Pressing against mine.

But, till then,
I will just cling on to my bruises
And proclaim them as ours,
And,
Once I do,

I will wear a smile too!

For I know the lover
In you, was just too shy
To show up
Last night.