Original Poetry Fan Fiction ❯ Words ❯ Make Me Believe You ( Chapter 39 )

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MakeMe Believe You
by iloveanimecartoons
Original March 11, 1998
Revision February 19. 2008
 
Oh boy—here I go again
This type of a test is not in my life's plan
Yet, another “Promise of Love” has been offered to me, by a man
Okay—you know what? I'm gonna give you the benefit of the doubt
I'm gonna listen to each word professed from your mouth
And, objectively, openly, and honestly respond
I'll let you reach into my heart and feel what's going on
I won't male bash, snicker, or let one bad thought enter my head
But, after I've listened to every word that you've said
My brother, you've got a Hell of a lot of proving to do
For me to go there, you must make me believe you
Um, you do realize what you're up against
A woman who sees love as a bad consequence
A woman who has made a living of living alone
Love's put a hole in my heart, and, for years, it has grown
So, you say you've come to me with a love that is true
And you can relate to my fears, cause you've been hurt before, too
That you can reteach me trust, security and love
Because truth and good intentions are what you're made of
I hear you—but before I could ever even think of loving you
You've got your work cut out for you—you must make me believe you
You see, I'm trying to feel ya, but your words are so passe
Life goes on, love's eternal—all that shit's so cliché
And, I must admit, love scares me enormously
For you, trust and truth is key to making a way of being with me
Do you have the patience to see this plan through?
Can you see yourself waiting till I can, honestly, say I love you?
Most men don't, so, what can you do to make me believe in you
Are you set to get this woman, in a constant pursuit?
Will you give up after a few tries?
Will you keep hope alive?
And, what if you do get me open, and give up on me
because at the time of your breakthrough, you broke, patiently?
Now, that's my biggest concern—you cradle my heart, then let it hit the floor
That's the kind of pain I can't afford—the kind I can't have anymore
And, why do you think I've spent all these years by on my own
Because, when I gave all of my heart, no return love was shown
I, usually, think very one-sided, when it comes down to men
But, I can think open-mindedly, every now and again
I'm not out to hurt feelings or cut friendships to a loss
But, I'll protect my own feelings at all times, and all costs
You've got one Hell of a challenge and I lay it before you
You said that you love me—now, make me believe you