we jokingly call him Goldilocks

hair of a Greek god and he knows it

blue eyes. green eyes. it depends

they shift but they stay steady when his gaze meets mine

perfect kisses

he knows how to make me lightheaded

he tastes like sunshine

broad shoulders strong arms

safety

he will always protect me

easily distracted unless we're alone

he's the one who makes me feel same and safe and wanted

I write on my arms because I like to feel the words sink into my skin

I chew on the inside of my cheeks in an attempt to taste the pain of words misspoken

I too often catch my reflection and fall apart at the sight of my imperfection

I grow cacti to prove to myself that not everything I touch dies, just the fragile ones

I have a tendency to push people away because I'm terrified that they will discover me and I won't be able to hide from myself anymore

I like to pretend my words were not written by me because I like to pretend I'm not nearly as broken as all this

~Do you know how to put healthy limits around yourself? To stop doing what isn't good for you, and pursue ventures that can help you become a better version of who you are?

Can you develop skills that will assist you in your goals and dreams? Are you not afraid? Will you finally try? Will you work hard for what you want, and not toss aside what's important? Will you be ready to face your destiny when it arrives?

Do not let fear stop you. The unknown could hold you back, but only if you let it. You control how you think. Keep positivity alive within you. Your emotions can tear you apart, but only if you allow them to overwhelm your spirit. Don't give in to temptation, and don't surrender.

Never give up on what you want. Success is always in sight, no matter how much you've failed, so don't ever stop trying. Be hopeful, so that you can obtain the courage necessary to move forward, and be a better you.

Distance yourself from faithless evil. Push bad things away. Never embrace rotten destruction, for instant gratification. Do not lower your standards. Raise them. Expect the best from yourself, and strive to do good. You will see a difference in your progress. You will see wondrous results.~