I don't need anyone to keep me company
When the Universe is with me at all times
Paying attention
Keeping me accountable
Being present
When I feel lonely inside.

I dream of you.

I dream of you in my sleep
You are next to me
Holding me while we laugh under the sheets that morphed us
Your gentle touch that sends shockwaves through my body
You look at me with your sweet eyes;
which hold an entire world of innocence and naivety

I dream of you in the day
I see us in the boy and girl walking hand in hand along the river;
In the airplanes that we dreamed of taking together
And most of all in the garden that became our peace

I dream of you in the morn
When my eyes first open and anticipate you next to me
Your lips softly touching mine as you whisper
Good morning, my love
Before our morning tea and pastries

But then I awaken.
You are not here.
It was all but just a dream,
My love

You’re not a poet because you know those ‘fancy’ words
You’re a poet because every word you write comes straight from your heart

You’re not a poet because people admire your work
You’re a poet because you write for your own contentment and not for people's consent

You’re not a poet because you feel alone
You’re a poet because pen and paper are your biggest companions

You’re not a poet because you understand emotions better
You’re a poet because you let them flow freely

You are not a poet because you’ve failed in love
You’re a poet because you’ve been in love deeper than anyone else

You’re not a poet because you are strong
You’re a poet because you don’t hide your weaknesses

You’re not a poet because you can heal hearts
You’re a poet because you know what it means to be broken

we write because we are told
we write because we are cold

so why write poetry?

is it to obey
is it to simply misbehave
is it due today
is it more than what we say

if not
why do you write poetry?

because I can
&
because I am

we are made to feel
we are made to speak
some people are quiet
and others are bleak

words are expressive and alive
but some words are best left to die