Treasure Chest

I know that buried inside your chest
There lies a treasure
A trove of golden emotions
Deep within the contours of you
Gems in their purest form
Rare, of the highest quality
Raw materials comprised of elegance
That I could easily thread through fabrics of my existence
I've longed to bind such precious jewels
To the inner layers of my damaged soul
So that keys to my heart which have long fled
Can be recreated and placed in your hands
They'd sparkle with love at the touch of your fingertips
And light up for you each time you smile
Leading you down into pools that long to immerse you
In the warmth and safety of their gentle waters

I know you hold inside your chest
A box of many great riches
Sealed tight from winds of affection
That could turn your world upside down
Shielded from most every threat
Highest security mechanisms in place
You protect it with your life
But now it's made you scared to live
So many just want to steal from your weaknesses
And take advantage of every ounce of emotion you show
But me, I just want to love you strong
For the meaning of what you possess is all I know
Their worth extends beyond that of currency
No amount could accurately depict their value
And I'd pay all my outstanding debts to the past
For the assurance of having you in my future

I know that buried inside your chest
There lies a magical pulse
Rhythmic beats of authenticity
That can't stand to be contained
Muffled by soundproof wall construction
A heart cries to be found
Wealth of love hidden under concrete cover
For no one to see nor discover
But I feel the inner warmth you can't conceal
Guided purely and entirely by how I feel
My heart I sure will follow
I know that you're not hollow
So I will be the one to find it
Because I yearn to cement my love for you
Etching it in stone so you can't forget
That I'll deeply treasure all you keep inside your chest