Iris

Caught up like

a deer in headlights,

the first time I

saw your bright eyes.

I wanted to show you

someone worth knowing,

so I put on all of these

layers that would just

keep you from getting

too close for comfort.

That's not enough, you said

I want it all.

And with each step you took,

you peeled away each 

layer that I wore

until all that's left

is the naked truth inside of me.

Once you got to where I was,
all I could see was the crinkle
in your eyes everytime you smile at me.

And I don't want the world to see me

'Cause I don't think that they'd understand

When everything's made to be broken

I just want you to know who I am