Touch me please
I’m screaming at you to get away
And whimpering “don’t leave me”
How can I show you this granite edifice
Has tears in its eyes?
Bare my wounds
Though I conceal them with bravado
Wrap them in tenderness
Though I bare the fangs of ambivalence and good cheer
I don’t need your help.
Your pity or your companionship.
Love is a luxury.
But could you spare some?
I’m strong.
But could you hold me?
The nights are lengthening,
Would you keep me warm?
Please