some people

some people are hard to figure
out.

it takes time
to unravel,

to unpeel the layers
to find

out who they really are.
they throw a protective

shield around them.

sometimes we under
estimate

their hearts,
their intelligence.

their sense of humor.
it takes time

for words and affection
to flow

easily.
with some it never happens,

even though you've known
them for most of your life.

there's no opening
that door.

it's locked, shut tight.