I Write Poetry

so why are you rationing kisses to me
how can you do that
when just the other day
you told me how you love me so

i know or I think you are not really mean
I know you don't see yourself as such
but to me it's just a silly little game
and by saying those things to me
you think that you have won

I am a sensitive soul
you know that well
and telling me you're gonna
hold back your love
while maybe in jest
comes too close to my vest
and ticks at my heart just a bit

and then I close down
close my heart just a bit
grab a shield to protect
my fragile heart
which has since been open
vulnerable a very short time
as I told you I'd try letting you in

so while amused
with your wry little ways
try to remember how I'm gonna feel
and it's not gonna be good
if you keep playing
your wry little games with me