Reality and the Heart.

I am not so simple.

My heart does not jump in your arms when it sees that you care.

Nor does it desperately need another to use as armor to prevent it from dwindling.

 

Your eyes digging through mine, pleading for acceptance. 

I break eye contact. 

 

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