nineteen years young
absent all this time
then suddenly
my eyes are open

i've stopped looking
found you at last

all those kisses with randoms on a friday night
seeking validation and some kind of affection
or just attention seeking
looking for some kind of connection

nothing else matters anymore
this is a different kind of love
a love where my heart aches after a few days without you
making me smile
making me cry
making life worthwhile

i am finally safe