may i,
in hushed tones,
confess
how my heart aches
for you
and you alone
when we are apart?

may i,
in a quiet moment,
confess
how your hand feels
so soft
and delicate
between mine?

may i,
when silence befalls us,
confess
how you've changed me
wholly
and so effortlessly
made me complete?

may i,
when all is silent,
confess
how you've become
my best
and most cherished
friend?