Open Letter

This is an open letter
to me in the future

Can't I shut my goddamn mouth?
Don't I hear it's damage coming out?
Too late, I think I dented you
What's it mean? I didn't mean to

This is an open letter
to me in the future

Can't I just be tender?
not a walking human blender
Mess is not what I want
just what I'm comfortable with

I love you
put it on my grave stone
you've heard it
you've heard it before

I love you
but I'm sleeping alone
why can't I
get it together?

Can't I just be tender?
Can't I just play nice?

This is an open letter
to me in the future