It Is Not My Intention

it is not my intention to

to cause uncomfortableness

to cling to your skin

like the humid air

of an April morning.

nor is it my intention to

become the reason behind

the guilt infusing itself

into your bloodstream

or the worry that has

taken root in your mind.

it is not my intention to

make you seem as though

darkness is a new, loving neighbor.

I only wanted to share with you

what adolescent me could not.

I only wanted you to see a glimpse of my mind and be familiar with

the dance I must move my limbs to

and the act I must preform.

mal intent has no place

where you are concerned.

after all, it is your first time

experiencing this life

just as it is mine

and all we can do is

try our best

and let our hearts

and minds be known.

it is not my intention to

make you feel this way.