Vulnerability

You fear your nakedness,
to be fully seen
and there is nothing you can hide behind no more

You fear to break
into pieces
When you stand
in your naked vulnerability
And you would allow
yourself to love openly

You fear
your naked skin
and your naked heart
cannot survive
on its own
Will you still be loved
if they see
all of the true you

My love, my eyes adore
all of what they see
of your nakedness
As they’ve seen
you naked ever since

And if you feel too naked,
Let me dress you
with my love
Let my naked body
be your second skin
Let it cover you
And come into it

Published by Marieke