Vulnerability complex

You are a hopeless romantic,

Masquerading as a love cynic.

Underneath those robes of pride,

Lays someone who loves fearlessly and completely.

But you see, love can’t tolerate indifference,

It needs to be wanted...and you long for it.

So, to say something or to die slowly inside?

Oh how you have mastered the art of smiling through the pain,

But much more deceitful than the sun shining behind clouds,

Because no one can even feel the heat of your burning passion, your smile is so bright.

Walls built so high around your heart due to fear,

That your heart wins no battle against your mind...

Will it win the war though?

You tell yourself, not if you have anything to do with it!

But, what’s life without a little hurt to give you an experience to learn from?

What’s growth without challenges that inspire strength?

What’s love without fearless commitment, since you only live once?

Go on, step out of your comfort zone!

For how long will you have this vulnerability complex of yours?

It breeds no memories of your own...

Only leaves you to spectate others’ joy in love.

Undress yourself in those robes of pride

And clothe yourself in garments of fearlessness.

Wear your heart on your sleeve...

 Be yourself fully, he who loves fearlessly and completely.

Enough with your vulnerability complex already!

So what if your heart acquires bumps and bruises along the way?...life is such

For living and loving with the hope of being joyful always.

VUMA D