So bare and naked lay my emotions. <br />Exposed and out in the open, <br />For you to abuse if you decided... <br />That to me you would do. <br /> <br />So ripe for heartbreak and fresh to hurt. <br />I've rehearsed my reaction, <br />If you begin to treat my affections... <br />As if they meant nothing but worthless dirt. <br /> <br />Agonized with visions of passionless love. <br />And awakening to feel touches of frozen pieces, <br />Left to never thaw. <br />I don't want us to experience this. <br />And I do not wish an attraction for it. <br /> <br />So bare and naked lay my emotions. <br />Exposed and out in the open, <br />For you to abuse if you decided... <br />That to me you would do. <br /> <br />So ripe for heartbreak and fresh to hurt. <br />I've rehearsed my reaction, <br />If you begin to treat my affections... <br />As if they meant nothing but worthless dirt. <br /> <br />And yes, <br />I confess... <br />I have fears to be near and held close, <br />By love. <br />Since being crushed by it, <br />Has left me to spin in doubt and disbelieve.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ripe-for-heartbreak-and-fresh-to-hurt/
