Don’t Go Away

I only want to be loved

Held close and told I matter

That my broken meter

And broken wings

Won't drive you away.

I'm afraid of being alone

When I tear at myself.

I'm not good enough.

They always leave.

When I give my heart and soul

They go away.

I can't rhyme when I'm afraid.

I can't write, nor paint.

The dark circles and drowns

Killing the light inside

Because they always

Go Away.

I'll smile and put on my paint,

Dance in my broken way

To keep a smile on your face

Hoping you'll stay.

Please don't go away.