Anything But Walk

 It's been too long to recall how long you've been around.

I think I've known you in too many lives for me to count.

I know when I'm awake in the middle of the night,

There's no one else I'd rather have by my side.

You entertain my ranting and listen to me talk.

When it comes to you, I'll do anything but walk.

I always considered myself

To be a head-first kind of girl.

You made it easy to fall in love.

There was no such thing as going slow.

The minute I met you,

My heart was yours and I knew.

It didn't matter what might change.

That would always stay the same.

Of course, I played hard to get at first.

We've already established I have trust issues.

I didn't know what you wanted from me,

So I made sure to keep you wanting.

You probably told me exactly what you wanted,

But my insecurities always speak the loudest. 

I translated every sweet nothing

Into something disgusting.

There were times I made you sound like a monster,

But you persisted even when I was awful.

You held my hand when no one else wanted to.

And I knew, you would always see me through.

I don't know why I tried to ruin everything.

I guess I'm afraid of happiness.

I'm glad you're as stubborn as a mule.

I still think you're so cool.