(Untitled) - Vulnerability

Marcus Smith

IG: @marcus_4317

“Transparent” | Raven Smith | 2022

Hands shake to the tune of a beating heart
And eyes are wide with hope and anticipation
Cheeks be hot even if you can’t see them blush
And hearts be broken even if you don’t hear the shatter It’s cold sometimes
Ledges get longer
and
longer
And he stands on the edge
So far from home
From comfort
It’s no wonder his palms sweat
As if he can create thunderstorms with his hands
But he is mindful of his surroundings
Therefore
He is open
to any possibility
Outcome
Destination
It can be scary to be
So open
So honest
So free
But so exposed
How do you know when to let go
And when to hold your cards close to you chest
How do you know when to swallow them
To hold the in your small intestines
Even if it means your body shuts down
Even if it means you lose the ones you love
Or even yourself
He fears the unknown sometimes
Wearing your heart on your sleeve can be a
Fashion statement
Or a death wish