i love you

three silly simple stupid words
That I cannot help myself from saying

as we cuddle on the couch
i'm finally able to forget how I usually feel

surrounded by this warm glow
brought upon by our closeness

you squeeze my hand and snuggle closer
silently

i realize it may be too soon
i explain you don't have to say it back

but i felt the need to give you
this piece of me

and in the end
you realize you didn't want it

in the same way I don't