Vulnerable
A Poem by Uma C. Allen
Velvet, pearls and leather,
That's what I like, baby.
Passion at 100%,
That's who I am, baby.
Sunsets over an emerald ocean.
Meet me there
Baby and I'll show you who I am.
Our dishonesty fades with the sun, baby.
I reveal myself, satin skin and the cold metal
Of the chains that I like. But baby,
You run away. And suddenly these chains feel heavier
With judgement from the one I love the most. Baby.
Did I come on too strong? Should I have come later
In the dark where you can't see me. Why should I, baby?
When I want someone to accept me. This chasm was a question
Between the safety to be vulnerable and judgement, but baby,
You're too afraid. And your judgement could send me into hiding, like you,
But baby,
I don't deserve a life of fear.
I am Uma, and I won't hide anymore.