May 15, 2011

turning four corners

I am not perfect
---------------------But
I can help you (only
-------------------- if you want me to)

Imperfectly, to match my heart
And I may fail (and fail again)
Not only where, in what you want
But in what I want most, too

Though marble smooth won't rough you up
Still marble hard can't soothe you
Though statues white stand straight and tall
They lack the arms to reach you

I'm young. I'm rough. I'm very small
But, God help me, I'll help you
Broken, and scared, imperfect - all
But, God help me, I'll love you
(only
------- if you want me to)

Please let me.