i can’t say that i understand
truly
because i don’t
i can’t even begin to imagine what goes on in your head
or what your thought process is behind everything you do, feel, or think
but what i do understand is respect
respect for you
for your thoughts and emotions
for your need of clarity but lack of vulnerability
for your process
that i understand
and i understand that this is not comfortable for you
in many ways
that somehow my presence has tossed your world upside down
perhaps it would’ve been easier for you if i had not trespassed unknowingly
but what’s been done is done
and there’s no turning back
i’m in your lands now
and you’ve got the gun i your hands
but i’m ready to stand strong and silent in your presence
and painfully gaze at the mix of turmoil and peace flutter across your beautiful face
and let your mind and heart work themselves out