Trying To Connect

A shadow of the self
but a sliver of me
you know the inner self
and the turmoil that can be

Perhaps I have shown
you more of my self
then I should, or was wise

But for once I could not cover with half truths
and never do I speak lies

Perhaps its the outer me
I should have shared all along

The person with all the strengths
and no cracks to be shown

And yet the seams are there
the careful repair of my life

The jagged edges filigreed
embellished against the strife

The stress fractures of my soul
gave to your gentle hand

And it frightened you
to meet the depth
and the truth of what I am

So I will seal up the cracks
put back up the structure, hide inner
me from view

And extend the hand of friendship
start over
and clean up my "act" for you

You say I make you dopey,
well I am goofy in response

All I know is I care
and not just for a romance.

Trying to connect  (C) 1986 Susan Manley

friendshipgrowthrelationshipwisdomrhyme

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