kiss me like we’re in private
like nobody’s watching
or maybe like the whole world is
but we only see each other
touch me softly
in the most intimate ways
in the most intimate place
only you’re allowed there
look at me
no just really look at me
see the parts I hide from others
the wounds I’m still healing
listen to me
I need you to hear me
when I’m my most silent
open your heart
smile for me
laugh and joke with me
that’s my escape from chaos
please join me
be proud of me
in every way possible
show me off and feed my ego
I need that some days
carry me
some days are too hard
and I will need more help
than I will be able to ask for
hug me
tight like I’ll break
because some days
that’s how it’ll feel
be patient with me
as I will with you
how else will we
make it?
speak to me
I need to hear how you love me
words mean things
especially to me
most won’t admit it
for fear of judgment
fear of vanity
but I’m passed that
I need to be loved out loud
from the highest roof
of the tallest building
in the world
love me deeply
love me wholly
unconditionally
love me out loud
