Baby Steps

You deserve my best,

It’s only fair.

You give me yours,

And I’ll meet you there.

Please, give me time,

Love and patience.

While I do some

Personal maintenance.

I’m learning you,

I’m learning me.

I’m learning to listen

To your melody.

I’m hearing mine,

The tune it makes.

Finding ways,

The two combine.

I’m hard on you

And I know why.

Please grant me freedom–

For my heart, must decalcify.