I want you, but can I trust you?
The things you say excite me,
but I’ve heard them said before:
sweet words dry up too soon,
replaced by shouts and threats.
I want you, but can I trust you?
The way we touch excites me,
but I’ve known that touch before:
caresses stop too soon,
fingers curl into fists.
I want you, but can I trust you?
The love you give excites me.
What is this love
that accepts me for who I am,
that allows me to grow,
to blossom,
to be me,
without fear,
without pressure,
without limits?
Is this real love at last,
or are you a fantasy,
a better liar than the others?
I am so sore, so scarred, so scared.
Be gentle with me.
One day I may learn to trust you.
For now, you’ll have to trust for both of us.
But I want you.
'I am so sore, so scarred, so scared' is such a powerful line. The sibilance gives the words a stutter, a sob maybe; so true to the poet persona's reluctance to trust. Poignant and potent - an excellent poem. S :)
sweet words isn't everything. truly trust is very important between friends too good work and I hope u write a new one good luck
Trust is everything in a relationship, when trust has gone it is hard to trust anyone again, well-penned piece, Lynda xx
What a beautiful poem about learning to trust again, a leap of faith for sure x
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
wow, great poem...truely amazing.