us*
i love the way you pull me in closer just before you shut your eyes
the way i never get sick of your skin against mine
the way you rub my cheeks when you say you love me
i love your hugs
how you wrap your arms around me
and suddenly life isn't so bad
i love the way we laugh and sing
i love how you compliment me
even after we've just worked out
i love your family and how they welcome me with open arms
plain
and
simple
i love *us

__
stop.

don't give in,
don't let them,
make your worst dreams,
come out,

shout,

as loud as you want.
as loud as you need.
but make sure you,

stop.

before the demands on the inside
**get released,