The brave never settle,

can’t seem to rest.

I know this, but I’m

resting in a chair

sipping the diluted

“tea” I paid five dollars for

 

Undrinkable, so

I could have it remade.

I know this, but I’m

feeling much too afraid

Don’t Be A Burden

Don’t Take Up Space

 

but why are the small fears

the ones I can’t face?

 

The brave never settle,

can’t seem to rest.

I know this, but I’m

resting my face on your hand

as we’re driving at night

the car filled with transient color and light

 

You say how you feel

So, I should say the same

I know this, but I’m

feeling much too afraid

don’t be a burden

don’t take up space...

 

It’s also the big fears

I can’t seem to face.

 

Assign me a goal:

“Next time have it remade”

You say with a wholeness;

You’re rarely afraid

“You’re not a burden”

“You’re deserving of space”

 

So why have I spent so long

In my efface?

 

I can’t seem to settle

I can’t seem to rest

I’ll take up the space

To wholly confess

Regardless if it’s the way you feel too

I’m fearless to say

“I’m in love with you.”