Give Me You

Give me you
Broken, imperfect, sad
Insightful, sarcastic, sexy or
psycho.

As long as I know it’s you
and I see the truth
then I’m hooked.

False fronts or shoddy
veneers can be torn
down so easily with
these hands.

Give me you.
Not your apathy, narcissism,
vanity, or the cruel humor
that hides your pretty eyes.

No proof need be shown
of your worth but a genuine
smile to show me you appreciate
my company on this lonely ball
we call the Earth.

No false claims I seek
No misguided devotion or
Pedestals I wish erected in my
name or yours.

Just your ear from time to time,
Pass me a friendly word with no
obligation from either party to be
incurred.

Give me you…just a bit
Give me you…in truth.