I wanted to say it when you held me,
and kept me safe and warm on your chest.
I wanted so badly to tell you,
when you said you were burdened with stress.

I couldn't wait to say it,
at night while I thought in my bed.
The phrase seemed so exciting,
when I pictured your reaction in my head.

But alas, I couldn't say it,
when the timing fell just right.
Perhaps I'll never say it,
or I will, maybe just another night.