Scared

I'm scared
to feel as much as I do
I back away
because I'm a coward

I feel things
I've never felt before
I'm scared to admit this
in case this falls apart

I back away
and break your heart
I hurt you
because I am afraid

I am scared
that you do not feel the same way
and that I care too much
and feel things I've never felt

I want to turn and run
and never face this again
I don't want to be scared
But I don't want to hurt you

You make me feel
more than I thought possible
and it scares me to know
that I'm living for you.