Vulnerable Poem by Jessica VanderZee

Your smile lights me up
and it makes my heart smile
but I can't let you know this
at least not for awhile

I don't want it to be awkward
but i really want to know
do you feel the same way,
or do me feelings need to go?

I really wish you knew
cause my feelings are quite strong
these feelings have re-surfaced
but they've been here all along

I'm afraid of your rejection
so I'll keep my feelings inside
but there's not a day that I don't wish
that I didn't have to hide

I wish i wasn't vulnerable
because maybe you like me too
but for now I'll have to settle
with just simply liking you