To The New Guy,

Welcome to my life.

I just want you to know that I am damaged, I have a rough history, and my life hasn't been so great recently. I hope all of my baggage and problems don't scare you away. Most people say that I'm too much to handle. You have had a fair warning for everything that is bound to happen.

Please don't judge me for my past,
Please don't expect so much from me,
Please accept me as I am.

I'm a healing human being,
I've been hurt a lot recently.
Not only is my mind a battlefield, but my body is always in pain too.

I will always try to keep up with you with the dogs, the walks, the family.
Please be patient with me.

Some days are good, some days are bad.
Somedays I feel like I could conquer anything, and other days I could just roll over and sleep forever.

My heart is guarded by an impossible maze and thick walls.
Please understand that everything has gone sour for me.

I've had quite a few bruises,
Please don't be alarmed when I flinch.

I don't normally like being touched,
Please don't think I don't like you.

I usually squeeze the life out of anything good in my life.
Please don't get overwhelmed.

I often linger,
Please don't get annoyed.

I used to have such a passion for life,
But you already know that story.

I prayed for better days,
And God has big plans for all of us.

I am afraid to open up,
But I'm more afraid to be played again.

I have such a great fear of meeting new people,
Please don't run away.

Loyalty is a rare quality nowadays.
Please don't let me down.

I get awfully intense,
Please don't think there is a lot of pressure.

You don't have to stick around,
But please don't lead me on.

I am going to apologize already,
Because I know I am a little too much.

Know that you make me smile and laugh.
And that is all I can ask for.

Thank you for being part of my life.

From, a broken/struggling/revived girl.