your own protection

poems to books i'll never write and lyrics to songs i'll never sing

I am afraid to kiss you,

as I am afraid you will taste the war on my tongue.

I am afraid you will be taken away by it, even though the night and this love is young.

so I won't initiate the action,

and will be quick to protect you from myself,

maybe I am no good for you

the only one you can save is yourself