Utterly Opening Up

Love is an exquisite aspect;

It says, “Come here, open yourself up to the world”

At first, you are reluctant;

But give it some time, you will give in…

To all of the things you swore you never would.

That you would never trust anyone with your words, thoughts, and raw emotions That cut so deep

And then all of a sudden a rush of emotions comes over you

Like you’re outside in the pouring rain with no umbrella,

Completely vulnerable and unprotected

Whilest standing in the glistening rain of emotions.

Uncontrollably, of course. There is no hiding them anymore.

For rain can only bottle itself up so much,

And then it explodes like a million pieces of shattered glass,

Falling all around;

Happiness

Sadness

Anger

Love

Empathy

Growth

Annoyance

Utter, pure joy

Squeals of excitement

All of which have now been shared with the person I call my person.

I learned that if only one person empties out their emotions, only a semi-circle can be made.

If you want a full, ongoing, continuous circle,

Both people must open up entirely.

Here we are, a year and some months later,

I admit I have few regrets,

But none of them being….

Utterly opening up.

~ G.E.S.