Dear Me,
It's you.
We are us.
Stop demolishing the
Foundation we built below us.
Don't demolish years
Of growth for moments,
Of doubt from others.
You, me, us
Are enough.
Love,
    Me

had to tell her she is beautiful
simply because it’s the truth

I’ve felt it for 35 years
since early in my youth

she may well think I’m crazy
if she does, I understand

but now she knows the inspiration
she provides this lonesome man