Butterfly Kisses: Poems for the Love Striken

Petty Things

Don't believe me when I say I'm not afraid,

I'm trembling when you look away.

I am insecure,

And worry about petty things.

Don't be offended when I flinch from your touch,

I've been hurt before by gentle hands.

My lips spell the words "I'm okay"

But don't trust the lies.

Don't look away when I cry,

I don't show this weakness often.

You'll want to keep me close,

But don't expect me to stay for long.

Don't walk away when I put my headphones in,

At my quietest I am in the most pain.