To All Those I've Had The Misfortune to Trust..

I have a heart,

And I wear it on my sleeve with pride.

An outward display of all the love that lies inside

I trust others

A little too easily, I've been told

I tend to care a lot, whether you're young or old

Whether I've known you for 12 years or only for a month

But if you hang around me you'll find out soon enough

That I've got too much empathy, and I think way too much

And even if my soul runs dry I'll never stop giving you love

My doctor says my heart rate's low

And my arms are a kinda weak

But if I hear someone talk bad about you, I'll knock out half their teeth.

I don't have much to offer;

I'm anti social and depressed,

And I can't order a pizza without my heart beating out my chest

I'm bad at expressing emotions but I make a mean mac 'n cheese

And I ramble on for hours,

But I'd do anything you please if it'll make you happy, bring a smile you your face.

I guess it's that kind of thinking that got me here in the first place.

Cause I offered you my heart, and when you took it, it was beautiful. But now it's bruise and batters, and I feel a pain every time it beats. 

It's covered in bandaids and stitches, and it's missing a piece or two.

And part of me wonders why you're doing what you do,

Your lies cause me harm and your words lost their charm 

But damn, you look so cute when you smile.

You've left me strained and completely mentally drained,

But I love the way that your eyes shine.

Time and again, I give love and get hurt,

You'd think I'd have learned by now, but...

I have a heart,

And I wear it on my sleeve with pride.

An outward distraction to hide these dead insides.

Because to show another love is something I can't ignore,

So I'll wear it 'til there's no heart to wear anymore...