Catch and Release

I'd never asked for much,
Mostly for you.
But as you're asking for me
I realize with shocking clarity:
Commitment is my kryptonite.


When that happened,
When I began to abhor
Being tied to anyone
Or anything,
I don't know.

But here we are-
You confused
Trying to figure me out,
And me running
As fast as I can from you.

Of course you chase me.
And of course you catch me.
I say I'm sorry for running,
You say it's fine.
But I can see it.

Hidden in those beautiful eyes,
Every time I run,
I see the hurt.
I want to stop running-
Want you to be enough.

And maybe one day,
Just between you and me,
Maybe I'll finally stop running,
Let you hold me,
And it'll be enough.