Pedestal

As much as I love your adoration and affection

As fragile as my heart may be

There are a few things you should probably know

Before you try to love me

When you look at me as if I put the stars in the sky

It makes me wonder if I’m your idea of perfection

And if I am, if that really is how you see me

How long until you don’t?

If you want to love me

Disagree with me when I’m wrong

Tell me about your hobbies

Show me who you are

Even and especially the parts of yourself you don’t want me to see

If you want to love me

Let me in.

Show me that you have the patience to love me beyond what is superficial

Beyond what is temporary.

It’s true, that I am not always easy to read

But if you take the time

You will see all the ways

I was made for you.