How tentative is new love?
Better yet, how tentative is rejected love?
Having been cast aside
It huddles and heals it's wounds
Before facing the other again
With a guarded facade
Of complete health
And unscarred skin.
The scars become thicker
With each and every blow
Whether glancing or direct,
The love becomes deeper
With each adored quirk
Remembered with fondness,
And the primal need becomes stronger
With any sort of touch
No matter how unintentional or insignificant.
