Breathe

Breathe. A new face, a new day Someone different A different landscape A thought An epiphany, of sorts. A door you’ve never seen before opens A new world Excitement Giddiness you thought was only for fairytales Breathe The thin mask comes off No more lying to yourself No long invincible No longer untouchable. Breathe Unfortunately Realization hits--- While soft and new This new sensation and person Is too fragile Breathe Caution becomes a constant companion And worry is something you aren’t quite used to. But the temptation To see behind the other’s mask To see the real person Is too much to resist Breathe So you allow yourself to be fragile and exposed And maybe Someday Hopefully It will grow a little bit stronger A little more confident