backflip/

would you believe me 
if i told you i could do a backflip/ 
simply at a moments notice/

it’s important not to print out a quick yes
or makebelieve i can/          but truly/ 

i dont know why i need you to believe this about me/
i guess it’s because i’ve done it before & no one thought i could.

would you also believe me if i told you
i’m built different/ i just feign ordinary to be more approachable
   i need people to think of me / like waiting in light jazz/

not sure why/ but i think it’s muy importante 
to respect someone that respects you
& then spend the entire relationship 
fossil digging for the semi fictional beast 
you’ve tamed into self kindness
          deep & gingerly in each other

         &what if i told you i can read someone’s thoughts
     repeating the same safe word to get me off your trail 
doesn't work like you think it does/ 
                    & i don’t speed read eye contact/
           everything said/ or not said/ is in the wrists/ 

hold my hand/ believe me or dont/ 
i can tell you’ve been carrying some heavy shit lately/ 
                your wrists tell me i need to prove you a backflip
     &foundation brush /unearth a raptor from out of your heart