Original Poetry Fan Fiction ❯ Words ❯ Just Know What You’re Getting Into With Me ( Chapter 30 )

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Just KnowWhatYou'reGetting Into With Me
(The unofficial resume of my heart back when I was young, naïve, hurt and very vulnerable…I'm so glad I lived and learned!)
by iloveanimecartoons
Original July 21, 1994
Revision March 28, 2008
 
 
I've only been in love one time and haven't been there since
So, please do have some patience for my inexperience
And I'm still young so, love, I may not know quite how to give it
And I've had so few loves that I might not know how to live it
So what if my eyes shimmer or my body's great to see?
It makes me no more mature enough to fit you, mentally
See, all I know are the basic things like love, honesty, trust
But, other more `adult' things, I don't know—they are a must
Like knowing how to hold on and when I should let go
Or giving you the patience to let your feelings grow
I do, however, keep an open mind, but that could fail me
For when you've used me once, you've lost my trust…well, partially
See, I believe the `second chance' is complimentary
But, after that, it won't be “once, twice, three times a lady”
Which means don't take for granted that I tried our love again
Or that I may be nicer than the “average woman”
Take my kindness for no weakness—don't even try to do it!
If you cross me, you've lost me! The second time, you really blew it
The greatest thing that could've ever happened to you
Well, that's what you might be losing if you play me for a fool
Because I'm new at love, there's not room for spite or betray
I've only had three men in life so I'm “fresh” anyway
I may have left them bitter but I can say this, truly
They gave me slight experience to reuse, if I need
Which means, yes, my guards are up; and whey should they never be?
Hey, you may be `Mr. Right', but I can't tell by what I see
So, I come into love fresh with things to offer to it, yes
Intelligent conversation, sense of humor, happiness
Generosity, courtesy, and lots of caring, if you please
And when the time is right, I'll give sensuality
Unlike the type of women with no goals, if you're with me
You'll find I have a lot…just shortages of money
But, yet and still, I'm no gold digger; I don't go “Gimme, gimme!”
I only ask for what I need and hope it's not extreme
And I believe that talk is cheap so just know that lies are not legit
For in this day and age, don't talk about it, be about it
And I come into relationships with expectations, too
Don't do anything to me you wouldn't want done back to you
If I give you my trust, don't use it
And, my love, never abuse it
If its trouble you want started, come prepared if you so choose it
Don't come to me just for my sex and say you love me out of lust
Don't try to smother me or you may get `The Bubble Bust'
But, don't you ignore me either; you'll always hear this stated
These five important words: “I want to be appreciated”
I need patience; if there're issues that you find with me, please say
whatever there is needed to be done—in a nice way
`Cause, if you hold your feelings in and then blow up on me one night
all that I'll think you're doing is just fussing out of spite
I need to know you, too, so friendship goes without my saying
So we can form a common bond before all love's displayed...and…
I need security that I'm your lady—no one else
That past loves are forgotten or put up on the shelf
I need freedom from obsession, jealously—be secure
that if you treat me fairly I could grow to love you more
And never ever hit me; I'll never give a reason to
be beaten down in public or receive a private bruise
Keep all that in mind and we can be the perfect team
For Heavens' sake, just know what you are getting into with me
A great girl to trust because my nature is just sweet
I feel I could be the type of woman to make your life complete