Garden 2

I’m afraid I’ll fall prey

To the beauty in your smile

Or the ‘home’ in your hugs

I’m afraid to become too attached

To the smell of your skin

Or the taste of your kiss

I’m afraid of losing me

By getting lost in you

Or loving you more than I love myself

I’m afraid of losing control

To admit that you have the strings

And know exactly how to tug them

I’m afraid of the past

Of repeating my mistakes

Or not learning from the new ones

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I’m afraid of not taking the chance

I’m not the same man

I’ve come too far to let fear hinder me now

I’m the man who wants to frolic in your garden while still watering my own

I’m the man who wants to study your roots

As mine continue to grow

I’m the man who wants to stare at your flowers and appreciate my own petals

I’m the man who wants to share my garden with you and see what beautiful fruits come of our labor

I’m the man who’s going to say “I love you”

Because fear isn’t a good enough reason not to.