New Leaf

I've shelled away my coat of lies,
and set my heart out in the straw,
for the birds to peck and squabble over
my mistakes and flaws.

It's colder now without the dust
that has clung to me for years.
The broken hearts that broke forever:
the muddy stinging tears.

Please, do not forgive me
for the flaws I used to flaunt.
I am now not singular,
and I can bear the taunts.

But think of the coat of lies I shelled
and the heart I left to waste.
Watch them wither and decay,
As I softly fly away.