don't fix what's broken

You looked me in the eye and said that all girls want a guy they can fix.
listen here hun,
i'm not like that.
i've had more than my fill of boys
who need a mother.
who need a doctor
who need a shoulder
who need to be fixed like a dog needs to be praised.
I'm full.
What I'm starving for
is a
MAN
Confident and assured and strong and sexual.
I don't want to lead.
I do not want to fix or repair you.
I don't even want perfection.
I want you to be aware and fine with your faults and your past.
dear boys of the world
I AM NOT YOUR MOTHER.
and i won't play that role anymore.
fix yourself
while daddy and i go play.
Besides
while i fix you
i'll resent you.
Once you're fixed
we'll be through.
Once you're fixed
you're not the same person I wanted.

DEAR MAN I RECENTLY MET
i know i seem like i've been flying away from you and towards you at break neck speed in both directions.
I know you aren't sure where I stand.
but now I know at least.
I'm not standing.
I'm walking towards you.
You and your faults and your joy.
And I can just hope that you open your arms for me and mine.
We both know that this is something we can't ignore.

-little bird