A Gemstone

You

make me feel

like a precious gem

its shimmer everlasting

its potential limitless

its worth immeasurable.

And I love you.

I

although a gem

am tough but vulnerable

am unscathed but scratched

am proud but shy

beautiful on the outside

but inside

am hideously tough to mend.

And I am sorry.

Until the day the ocean doesn't touch the sand -

please care for this gem

until I am worthy enough

to adorn your hand.

And all in due time.