I. Physiological
If you were air, I would gladly take you in,
fill my lungs with every particle that is you.
You’ve been a significant part of me
that taking you away
would cause so much distress,
would wreak instability—
disequilibrium.
II. Safety
When you enclose me in your arms,
pay attention to the things I say,
fill every inch of me with kisses,
smile at me reassuringly,
that’s when I know I’m safe—
that I’m secured,
that I’m home.
III. Love or Belonging
I like the idea of us
having the same wavelength:
our interests go in the same direction,
and sometimes go their separate ways;
but at some point, would intersect beautifully.
IV. Esteem
I used to think less of myself—
always not good enough,
almost there but not really.
I never really thought I mattered
until you showed me…
V. Self-Actualization
It would be pretentious if I told you that
I am a self-actualized person now;
but with you, I’ve come to terms with my demons.
And in you, I found joy and fulfillment.
I love you.
Feb 19, 2014
Feb 19, 2014 at 10:31 PM UTC
I. Physiological
If you were air, I would gladly take you in,
fill my lungs with every particle that is you.
You’ve been a significant part of me
that taking you away
would cause so much distress,
would wreak instability—
disequilibrium.
II. Safety
When you enclose me in your arms,
pay attention to the things I say,
fill every inch of me with kisses,
smile at me reassuringly,
that’s when I know I’m safe—
that I’m secured,
that I’m home.
III. Love or Belonging
I like the idea of us
having the same wavelength:
our interests go in the same direction,
and sometimes go their separate ways;
but at some point, would intersect beautifully.
IV. Esteem
I used to think less of myself—
always not good enough,
almost there but not really.
I never really thought I mattered
until you showed me…
V. Self-Actualization
It would be pretentious if I told you that
I am a self-actualized person now;
but with you, I’ve come to terms with my demons.
And in you, I found joy and fulfillment.
I love you.
