Learning To Trust Again

Tell me a childhood secret because I gave mine away

My name is just an awkward pause away

I wish you could meet me when I was still fun to be around

I don't have much to offer other than hugs and tears

I like sad music, and sunny days

I love meeting new people, yet I'm an introvert

I know I'm a contradiction

But your dog seems to like me

I always thought the sight of a dog learning to trust was heartwarming

Trust takes patience

Patience takes time

And for some reason, your dog instantly knew

I'm afraid

I'm afraid a monster lives inside both of us

I'm afraid

I'm afraid someone will get scared and run away

I'm afraid

I'm afraid I'm not enough for you

I'm afraid I'm afraid I'm not enough for anyone

Show me your hands and protect me from my mind tonight

I'm sorry, I'm afraid to show you mine

Show me your mouth and let your words orbit my wounds instead of mine

I'm really sorry, I'm afraid to show you mine

I'm afraid of who you expect me to be and

I'm afraid of who I really am

So my dear

Show me your eyes

And I'll show you mine