No Name

i want to tell you how much I care.

you’re right in front of me now and I can’t even manage that.

i want you to feel comfortable and to tell me everything.

but I’m scared of f*****g everything up again.

i’m scared of being wrong, even if I’m not.

and i’m scared of losing you.

i can live,

but i don’t if it doesn’t involve you.

Author's Note

Sorry for the lack of poems and prompts guys. I had my girlfriend visit for the first time and it's been a bit hectic days.

left to my own thoughts in the early morning is never a good idea.

what is sleep.


hnnghhhh

Reviews

[Poetic License]

I love how open and honest this is. No pretense, no camouflage. This reminds me a diary entry, one secreted away, never to be read, but to memorialize everything you did not say. It is bitter sweet and a bit heart wrenching. So much vulnerability packed into so few lines.

This is excellent. Well done.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend. Take two to tango and one must attempt. Worst memories are when we didn't try or spoke the words of love. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[barleygirl]

This is a great expression of those everyday self-doubts & criticisms that we all feel when we're unable to express ourselves to a beloved other. The simplicity of your expression makes this very relatable & straightforward.

[T.S. Sky]

Very real and deep poem. I love it.

[andrew mitchell]

this could flow better but a lovely write

[Misty Neslen]

Hey, honestly I like it. It is very to the point and I can feel the tension, the worry, the need to let it out... Well done

[Einstein Noodle]

i am so reminded of the first time i ever told a young woman that i loved her...we were young teens and it was so very awkward .. i failed miserably .. the second time i said those words was years later and i truly was in love ..how very frightening to be sure .. your expression is straight forward and universal ... save for those who have not had the utter privilege of feeling such deep, selfless, vulnerable emotion ..so i say... well done!
E.