I wish you looked at me, I wish you noticed. See how I'm trying to grow, become strong?
Yes, I might slip sometimes, but does the wish for you to see me make me wrong?

Should I just tell you and admit my truth, finally knowing my place in your life?
I am not ready to know just yet; fear tastes so sweet when you hold the knife.

I know you've noticed the way I smile while we talk and we laugh, sleep in each other's arms.
I know you've heard how fast my heart would beat when you tickle and fight me with your playful charms.

I used to wander; is there more to it? What you gave made me feel wanted and safe.
And I thought feelings would forever linger if I just love, care, and behave.

I know your life dreams are so different from mine. Still, I want to tell you, because I never dared.
I need to release those words from my mind; I wish you asked, I wish you cared.

My love is too powerful to keep inside; not a single second of longing is spared.
If you're not listening, I still need to speak. I wish someone asked, I wish someone cared.

Please let me say those words out loud and clear. Let me keep talking of what love means to me.
All I need now is a familiar soul, someone who will see the meaning of my words.

Please, let's talk, laugh, and cry. Remind me how it feels not to be lonely.
Don't expect riches, castles, or lands. All that I have to give is my love only.

I know I am not a king, not a noble knight. I am not deserving of love to share.
But if you read this, you might understand. Tell me you listen, tell me you care.