Afraid to Love You

By Alexandra Reed

Sometimes I run and hide
Then I open my eyes and see
Nothing is right here
I am so scared

Hiding in my corner
Afraid of friendship or love
What has become of me?
What can I do to stop it?

I see you and I am nervous
I feel a pain in my stomach
Butterflies? I don't know
Maybe you feel them to

I am so afraid of your smile
I am afraid of your body
I am afraid of what you think
I am afraid of what you say

Could you ever feel the same?
Could you ever think the same?
Could you ever speak the same?
Could you ever love the same?

I want you close
I love you so
What can I do?
I do not know

Please tell me I am lost
What is it about you?
Something inside me tells me
I will love you forever, and more