I Can Work With That...

You smile, I smile.

You wave, I wave.

I hug, you hug back.

I’ve fallen, but I doubt you have.

I know you might be a little awkward,

But I can work with that.

I know you might be a little anti-social,

But so am I.

I find you adorable,

But do you me?

I make me laugh,

But do I you?

I know it’s odd,

We’ve known each other how long?

Not long in fact,

Not long enough for me to ‘know’ you.

I know you in a daily way,

But I don’t know who you are.

I want to though,

Really I do.

I want to know what makes you tick,

I want to know what makes you YOU.

I want to know your successes,

And I want to know your mistakes.

I want to get to know you,

I want to hang out more.

I want more hugs from you,

I simply want you.

You’re like that lanky worn out teddy,

The one you clutch and feel safe.

The teddy that keeps away the sad thoughts,

The teddy that helps you fall asleep.

I think you’re what I need,

Something safe and sturdy.

I think you’re that wall,

The one I need to lean on.

I may never tell you this,

But at least I told me.

And for now,

I guess I can work with that.

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