Just Thought You Should Know

I'll take whatever I can
Because I'd rather have some of you
Than nothing at all
As I surrender my entire heart
Not just a trivial part
Despite the inevitable pain
& oncoming days of rain

But that's a risk I'm willing to take
& a sacrifice I'm prepared to make
If I don't take a chance on you
If I let you slip by like all the rest
& fail yet another one of love's tests
I know I'll never forgive myself

I cannot regret this choice I've made
No matter what the outcome may be
If I sit by & do nothing at all
Then there's only one possibility

Even if you should walk out of my life
After everything is through
At least I welcomed you in
& spent some time with you

I know it seems so dumb
To make myself so vulnerable
But I'm well aware of the consequences
I'll worry as they come

For now I will seize my opportunity
Since tomorrow isn't a guarantee
Maybe someday you will understand
Just how much you mean to me

That's what terrifies me the most
Letting my guard down
Removing my mask
Leaving my feelings exposed

Even if you never feel the same way
I should still say what I need to say
So I won't have to ask myself
What could have been someday

I just thought you should know
You're the only one I've ever met
Who has made me feel this way
I haven't let anyone yet

Now I find myself transforming
Before my very own eyes
Wanting to give you all of me
My most closely guarded prize

Love will make you try things
You've never done before
Or compromise your beliefs
Until all of a sudden
You don't know yourself anymore

By: Yours Truly