Expectations

Touch me already,
Relieve me of my misery
Hold me steady,
Bury me deep in your heart's treasury.

Break me down,
But have the power to again, build me
I'll follow your instructions, no frown,
But from darkness, set me free.

Own me thoroughly,
But be ready to share, no bounds
Hurt me slowly,
But then pull me close and kiss my wounds

Hide my tears,
Slowly on your palms
Calm my fears,
Shadow me from this mean world, in your arms.