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.
