Thursday, February 3, 2011

Writer's Craft

I'm so scared you're gonna shut me down.
I'm so scared you're gonna crush me.
I'm not sure I'm strong enough to withstand your criticism.
I'm not sure I'll believe in myself if you don't believe in me.

Your words weigh too much.
They're too blunt, too honest.
Uncushioned, unreserved.
You're going to cut through me,
I can see it now.

As long as you promise to build me back up again.
As long as you leave me with enough to bounce back,
Then I trust you.