to be understood on a deep emotional level
I feel is what keeps us  going through hell
failed attempts at love with each relationship
to define the meaning of that four letter word
some of us say it with ease without knowing what we mean
others of us ***** ourselves out to appease the void
that brings us to our knees those dark and lonely moments
begging for someone to please hold onto us
gently stroke our hair to show us that they truly care
through human connection
as only this creates a way to abate that hollow pain
we cannot be sustained with material gains
or made whole by being entertained
with Hollywood fame and video games
the problem lies in the deceit of our minds
telling ourselves like we won't measure up
in other people's eyes
or we aren't good enough to cry the tears
that heal the years in front of our peers
or let them hear the thoughts of fear
that fester near our hearts
so we slowly die inside before we even get to the end
of pretending we're alive
then at the physical death part of this three dimensional life
we'll wish we left the air behind us clear of hate and selfish fear
letting all of it go
helping each other grow through our miseries
not taking ourselves so seriously
as genuine human beings who are open and honest
vulnerable and loving
out of unconditional understanding