I know we just met
but I believe we
are starting off wrong
I know you've been betrayed in the past
I share the same bruises as you
we're more alike than you see
I don't want anything from you
I'm just here to make you smile
give me the benefit of the doubt
then afterwhile let it blossom into trust
trust is the foundation if we don't have that
we don't have nothing at all
This poem captures the struggle of trying to make a connection with someone who has been hurt in the past. The poem speaks to the shared experience of pain, and how it can bring two people together. The imagery of shared bruises is particularly striking and evocative. This poem is a great reminder that we are not always alone in our struggles, and that we can form meaningful connections with others.