Panic flooded over me

My mind racing, exhausted

My heart throbbing, anxious

I waited, in silence, to hear you say it

(You know I need to hear you say it)

I waited, in silence, suffering softly

My thought pattern clouded with “what ifs”

What would I do if you said nothing?

I didn’t know, and that made me feel weak

Vulnerable

Dependant

I am all of these things, I know

But to admit it breaks my pride,

Makes me falter

Do you want to see me stumble?

And as I waited, I went crazy

My sanity stranded me to suffer alone

Until I heard, in a gentle tone,

Your voice mouth words that warmed my heart

And tore all of my doubts apart

You reassured and promised me

Kissed me and brushed my faults away

Held me together (You are my glue)

And chuckled light-heartedly at my despair

You know that I am weak (You are strong for me)

You know that I am vulnerable (You’re my protector)

You know I am dependant (You let me lean on you)

You know how much I love you

And then you said, “I love you, too.”