all I want is for you
to whisper music in my ears
and sing reassurances to my heart,
let me know I don't have to
carry my sins alone (heaven
knows I have more than enough)
give me the strength to believe
that life is still waiting,
that the world is still filled with
passion and possibilities
show me that I can feel,
that I can laugh so hard
it will rattle my bones,
and show me that there are people
worth trusting
teach me how to live
without being cautious,
how to love someone else,
how to love myself
tell me that I'm both ocean and sky,
and that your skin aches
to be with mine.

oh what a relief it would be
to feel loved.