Poetry Corner

 Caution

By Jill Scott

 It’s been nice

Yes

Laughing times

Early morning love

Walks

Meaningful kisses

But I’ve been hurt before

The kind that can change a life

The kinds that makes a body wary

And I must say that I am taking special care

Not to care so hard

While I am mostly open to love you

I prepare to let you go

So I will ask upfront

Before my stomach is knotted

Can I take my shoes off now?

Can I put them next to yours in the upstairs closet?

Can I relax my soles?

Hang up my winter coat?

Unpack my bag for more than the night?

Because

I like you

I really like you