Vulnerable

To let down the walls
To take off our masks
This is the beginning
Of being vulnerable
Of me getting to know you
Of us truly seeing each other in truth
And accepting each other
With full love
Unconditionally
As is ... because we all are flawed
We were not meant to function independently
We cannot go it alone for forever
And so I let you in
I take the risk
Jettisoning my fears
In the hope and confidence
That this loose guard is worth it
That with it I am deeply human
That sincere love will venture forth
Because I do not withhold
And show you the real me
The deepest one possible
Connecting beyond the cold handshakes
And permitting you to venture into
The realm of my messy heart and emotions
Like the little child we all once were
Who simply puts their head down
To rest and receive from one's mother
Free of everything save absolute trust