His Worst

You called me your worst,

A truth that cracked me open wide,

But I stay,

Even when the words feel unspoken.

I could walk away,

Let the hurt be my guide,

But I hold on,

Even when my heart aches inside.

You say I'm your worst,

But I still reach for you,

Through the silence, through the distance,

Trying to love you the way

I wish I could feel.

I'm broken,

In ways you'll never see,

But I'm still fighting for us,

Even when it's killing me.

I give pieces of myself,

Even when it feels like too much,

Hoping you'll see the love

Behind the cracks I can't touch.

You say I'm your worst,

But my heart refuses to let go,

Because despite all the pain,

I believe you're worth the show.

I try,

With every ounce of what's left,

Even when I'm shattered.

Even when I'm bereft.

So here I am,

Willing to break just to heal,

Hoping you'll see the depths of me,

And feel the love that's real.

naya. w