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Free Yourself

I wish we could talk
And have a conversation
A mental exchange,
Intimate relations

Intimate meaning close
Not a sexual situation,
Just a heart felt dialogue
Of personal information

But you don't want to do that
You're not into risk takin'
You don't want to open up
Love is too much for you to take in

We're so used to being fake
Never learned to be real
Never learned to be honest
And just say how we feel

I wish that I could know you
And look you in the eye,
To understand you in your essence
Opposed to your disguise

I'm interested in the truth
You don't have to tell me lies
I'm not trying to judge you
Human error is natural, it's no surprise

Our mistakes make us who we are
By our experiences we become wise
You should own them, not ignore them
Truth leads to freedom, not demise

But we're so used to being fake
Never learned to be real
Never learned to be honest
And just say how we feel

You know I won't betray you
Don't show face in front of me
I'm the one that you can trust
I would never do you dirty

But you feel safer when you're guarded
Only show what you want others to see
You figure if you wear a mask
You retain your dignity

Too much pride to be yourself,
Pride covering insecurities
Hating to be vulnerable
Dodging all inquiries

So used to being fake
Never learned to be real
Never learned to be honest
And just say how you feel

To me, you're like a riddle
I have to read between the lines
Upset when I don't get you
But you know I can't read minds

Communication is the key
Without it, logic is blind.
When deep feelings go unexpressed
Tight relationships unwind

I'm not going to rush you,
This process may take time
But talking is the glue
By which two hearts are able to bind

But we're so used to being fake
Never learned to be real,
If only we could be honest
And just say how we feel.

Copyright © Ashley Chanel | Year Posted 2016

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