A Different Skin

In love returned or unrequited - there's always someone worth changing for.

Contentedness that I've known not
in all my years of wandering
then when I've your hands to hold
and a soul much worth honouring

Many fruits I have consumed,
repulsed by every sour bite:
love blackened and touches foul
with bitter kisses, words of spite

My every scar of past lovers
sharp blemishes burned anew
with the ghost of gentle fingers
your tender touch fondly renews

And perhaps, if by happenstance
I ask to love you dearly
it's all down to that welcome smile
and whispers sighed sincerely

Should you fall for any soul
other than my disfigured own
I'll guard you against them all
'til they earn your adoring tone

Should you desire for me to be
all and any but what I am
for you, Beloved, I'd cast this skin
nary give a thought or a damn

All I'll ever ask in return
is that you sometimes lay your gaze
upon my undeserving form
to set my very soul ablaze

Author's Note

First dabble into romance, so feel free to share your experience or suggestions if you think I could improve! :)