tender heart

a 10-step tutorial to relief.

not falling for him: step one.
don't compare him to the rising sun.
he is not the reason you wake,
not warmth that makes you think you won.

not falling for him: step two.
his words are mixed with lies and truths.
do not indulge in his honey flavoured words,
for you are not the girl he woos.

not falling for him: step three.
never let your heart skip a beat.
it haunts you when you close your eyes,
and whispers in your ear when you dream.

not falling for him: step four.
his cheeks flare up and fill with warmth.
it's not an invitation to kiss his cheeks,
for you are not the one he flusters for.

not falling for him: step five.
don't let him make you feel alive.
because when he walks away,
you feel agony every single time.

not falling for him: step six.
guard your heart up with a wall of bricks.
he's got a hammer in his right hand,
and in the left sleeve plenty of tricks.

not falling for him: step seven.
don't let his breath take you to heaven.
in his game his high score is my heartbeat,
but he is always looking for another level.

not falling for him: step eight.
don't let him remember your birthday.
never allow his wish be your only gift,
because his gift is only an overstay.

not falling for him: step nine.
your love will always grow with time.
a seedling and then a rose blooming,
don't quench its thirst; let it die.

not falling for him: step ten.
never let your heart get bent.
because bending will lead to breaking,
and it'll take forever to repent.