A Commitment

I'm not good at showing my feelings

I come off cold 

as if I don't care 

As if I don't realize what is going on around me.

I do this so you won't get too close

What if we get too close?

What will happen then?

To me, it's unfathomable.

I stopped dating for a reason

so I won't get hurt

so I won't hurt others

But I know you won't break me.

I'm just afraid of hurting you…

Sometimes I can't help it.

But If you are willing to have patience with me,

I am willing to try.

When I met you,

I felt a closeness between us;

As if we already know each other.

But we've only just met.

I have tried to be your friend.

I call you brother so you know

I want more than just a relationship

I want a best friend.

A commitment is what I want 

and my hopes are that thats the same for you

I am willing if you are.

There is a catch though...

 

Come to me.

I want to talk,

 just you and me,

I want to really know you.

I want to know your quirks,

what makes you smile

and what makes you sad.

I want to know how I can make you happy...

Tell me how you feel.

I may not understand flirtation.

I may be dense,

but words are what I do understand.

Show me its not all in my head.

It is a bit too good to be true.

But doesn't God work miracles

even if it's just for me and you?

Reviews

[Jess K]

This poem has a story that I think alot of people can relate to, thanks for sharing.

[Maija Darling]

literally in the same boat right now. perfect job at expressing the fear.