Tag: i have an ugly side too

unless you’ve been there
when the world has knocked
me in the chest and released
the air from my lungs like a loose balloon; 

unless you’ve been there
to kiss away the memories i’ve 
etched into my skin, unless
you know my scars by name;

unless you’ve been there
to simply hold me when 
crying becomes like breathing and
i cannot remember how to laugh; 

unless you’ve been there 
to kiss me in the morning
after i’ve stolen the blankets 
throughout the night; 

unless you’ve been there
to call me the day after 
i couldn’t say a word, unless 
you’ve stayed through dinner
with my family, unless
you’ve stuck around even though
sometimes i scare you shitless;

unless you’ve kissed my forehead
after dining with me in hell, 
do not tell me
you love me.