My stomach is in knots and my body is quite tense

When can I breathe, let down my defense.

Is it safe to let go, to open my heart

Or better yet wait, for this too shall part.

Could this be it, could this be true

Could I have stumbled and fallen right onto you?

My heart flutters in great anticipation

For a mere possibility of a state of elation.

I've waited so long and tried my best

To keep it safe and guarded from the rest.

Pieces have been scraped, but it’s merely the corners

The core remains in tact– no reason to mourn her.

Here– take this heart, as it clearly belongs to you

I've held on to it long enough, and my body will no longer do.

Never shall I want it back, as it’s yours for eternity  

All I ask in return is the heart you've held for me.