Vulnerable love

Crescent moon eyes with cheeks bunched up below

A smile and laugh that creates warm swells

The small moments of interest you show

You ask what I am doing, so I tell.

You tease, I tease back — these moments cherished

We share moments with friends with quips and jokes.

I feel the warmth — everything finally good

Only one thing that I must keep in mind

To never show it even if I should

For closeness means to abandon my rind.

The vulnerability brings more fear

Than the love I feel when I'm around you.

So, for now, I'll push feelings to the side.

Yes. For now, I'll keep everything inside.