I don’t really want to be cold
I don’t really want to be in pain
I don’t really want to be fighting

Honestly, it’s exhausting

I just sort of....

I want to be wrapped in a warm embrace
I want to be caressed by someone kind
I want to be affirmed gently

Perhaps it would ease my burdens
Perhaps it would bring me peace
Perhaps it would allow me to rest

Because, frankly,
I’m exhausted