You Love Me?

You love me?

how could you
have any idea what that means
how complex a proposition
that actually is
how painful a process
that could be

how do you love me?
You don't know me
not really
you know the me that
I allow you to see
the me that I one day
aspire to be

Can you really love me?
and accept my flaws, all the
obvious imperfections
can you fix your lips to
blow wind
beneath my wings
and watch with pride
while I
attempt to fly
haven't you noticed
that my spirit is free
my soul is wide open
and I simply cannot be contained
restrained
suffocated

do you still think
you can love me?