By Sebastian Ortiz (Vitale)
There are many things I don’t know about myself
that could hurt you.
There are many things I don’t know about myself
that could love you.
There are many things inside me
that I have yet to discover,
many flaws and gifts
that I still don’t see.
And in the midst of that blindness,
I hope you have enough patience
to endure the fallen days
without leaving.
I hope you can love me deeply enough
to bear my darker side,
the one that sometimes wounds you.
Building walls instead of bridges,
I am afraid your light will fade in the shadows
of the same fortress I have been trapped in.
That part… that is also me.
In return, I promise you a gentle landscape
within the complex painting of my being.
You deserve all the art that lives in me,
for you are my favorite person
in the universe that dwells within.
Juan Sebastian Ortiz Rubio is a student at LaGuardia Community College majoring in Music Recording Technology. His poetry, explores the profound complexities of love and self-discovery. From a deeply introspective lens, the author delves into the duality of human nature—embracing both our shadows and our light—and the healing power of time. His work invites readers to reflect on their own imperfections, urging them to find peace in past memories and patience in the ongoing journey of knowing oneself. If you enjoyed it, the author has an active Instagram account dedicated to his poetry: @Vitale_803.
