She chose
pizza over salad,
fries over boys,
books over looks,
actions over promises,
mountains over money,
oceans over tears.

Be gentle with my heart
It's fragile
Be careful with your words
The voices in my head do enough damage
Be kind with your actions
I've already hurt myself too many times

You ignited a passion in my soul
Like lighting gasoline on fire
And that's why I love you

Happy smiles
Busy souls
Hundreds of lifestyles
Achieving goals

Taking time
To readjust
Writing rhymes
Of love and lust

Holding each other
Kisses that never miss a beat
Our hearts always flutter
The taste of you, so sweet

Dancing around the living room
Together, we will bloom

stand tall like the trees
be strong like the earth
be graceful like the ocean waters

i've learned to enjoy being alone
the voices in my head keep me company

Silence is unsettling to me
It scares me how loud it gets
when there is nothing