I want this.
To be the caregiver,
To be protected

I want a love.
The kind you see in movies,
Read in books,
Daydream of

The kind that shows you off,
That wouldn't leave you left out,
Isn't afraid of the looks

That loves me for me,
And maybe the way my
Mouth can move up and down
And the way my imperfect body
Can contort against his,
Hairy on hairy
Grunt on grunt

I'd call him daddy when I feel bad,
Softly admit I love him when I feel vulnerable
Give him what he wants

Cook and clean,
Work and take care of the kids
Just for him

And all I want in return?
All I ever really need?
Loyalty and to be loved.
Loved and cared for.

Is that too much to ask for?