nevertheless, she persisted.

when i'm hurting, i turn myself inside out to protect the skin that isn't thick enough for this world. i spill my guts out to nobody who is listening. everything inside of me is there for the world to see but they don't want to open their eyes. 

you wanted me to open up to you so i ripped my chest open & my beating heart was too loud for your gentle ears. my ribs were too sharp for your fragile touch. i felt my stomach drop as you eyed my exposed body, my naked self, standing in front of you w everything out in the open. you turned away.