what is it about physical touch
and human connection that scares me
i cant answer
because i don't know
perhaps it is because i don't think i am worthy
of anyone's affection
or attention
but maybe it's because i'm terrified
terrified of getting close
and letting my guard down
and feeling the pain i know too well
for that
i am sorry
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petals ; poetry
Poetrywho ever said roses are beautiful? don't compare me to a rose for they wither and rot away a rose's beauty is only surface-level i mean more than that i have to
