Slam Poems by Me

Dear Person I'm in Love With

           

Dear person I'm in love with,
Be careful, I'm a bit fragile.
I'm that box you're told to put a specific way, because things are inside it.
I'm that box that you kind of, stuff with too many sheets of bubble wrap, and lose track of the actual thing you put in there.

Dear person I'm in love with,
Don't tip toe around me.
As much of a viper that I may be, you will learn I'm truly not a viper at all.
I'm more of a large teddy bear, I'm too afraid to hurt you even if I tried.

Dear person I'm in love with,
I've convinced myself that, I am crazy.
I've got that little voice in my head, remember?
He likes to whisper into my ears, but he disappears when you're around.

Dear person I'm in love with,
I apologize for all of the sappy, horribly written love notes.
You'll probably find them all over the house after I've left. I mean, how can I resist?
You're perfect.

Dear person I'm in love with,
I'm rather repetitive aren't I?
"I love you" and "You're Mine" will be repeated always.
I'm a one trick pony, what can I say?

Dear person I'm in love with,
I've... convinced myself you deserve better.
I mean with you, there really isn't much I can do.
How can you even find something you like in this mess of weird?

Dear person I'm in love with,
Tread lightly, for I frighten easily.
I'm scared by loud noises, being alone, the dark, weird touches,
And most of all, the thought of losing you.
I've convinced myself that you'll up and walk away but I know that isn't true. Not at all.

Dear person I'm in love with,
I apologize now.
In the future, you're going to have to deal with finding me in the kitchen late at night.
I'll either be sleep walking or making a cup of hot coco or chocolate milk.
You're welcome to join me if you'd like.

Come, take a seat.
You can admire the view outside the window while I stare at you.
You can say that the view is gorgeous, and I will agree,
But I won't be talking about the outside world.

Come, join me.
We've got nothing better to do with our time.
You can read your stories while I make up lies as you ask me if I'm staring at you.
I will tell you no, but we both know that is a damn lie.

Please, look into the mirror.
You may not see it but I do.
You may not see what I see, but that doesn't mean it is not there.
You are perfect, even if you disagree.

I see how you look at me,
You know I do.
I catch you staring even when you think I don't;
It is when I turn to stare at you.

I've got quirks of my own,
Be warned.
For I will not always want to sit with you.
But know I am still madly in love with you.

Watch your step,
My heart is a cavern.
It's a broken mess of glass pieces glued together.
The wrong move can bring the entire thing caving in on itself.

If you tread lightly I will as well,
For we are both a little broken,
A little scarred.
You've got your multitude of issues, and I do as well.

I'll attempt at drowning your demons,
They get bothersome when they cling to you unnecessarily.
You deserve a bit better than a mob on your trail, after all.
I'll just be the bitch to tell them off.

Watch the size of my finger,
My weight dances around.
One minute I'm a medium, the next an extra-large.
Don't be surprised if I find I can't look at myself in the mirror.

Baby don't apologize for being hurt,
I've had my fair share of ugly scratches.
And hey, I get it, you're a little jumpy.
That's okay. Just don't throw anything at me when you find me in the kitchen late at night.

Yes, I stubbed my toe on the corner of that stupid bar.
Yes, I can hear you laughing and no, I do not want your help.
Goodness, why in the world do we have legos, we don't even want kids.
Yes, I checked the age limit, no I do not care.

Stop doing what you're doing.
Yes, I know you want to finish this cleaning,
No I don't care that the house is a mess.
Yes, I know what I'm doing, no I don't know the effect it has on you. Tell me.

Kiss me,
Everywhere.
In the rain, on the porch, in the home.
On my face, my neck, my collar bones, my shoulders.
Just kiss me, you idiot.

Is the door locked?
Good. Keep doing what you're doing.
I know we've got company coming over.
News flash, I don't care.

Follow me into the room,
Tell me you love me.
I'm aware of the effect I have on you,
But tell me again.

I will be the death of you?
Boy you've already killed me,
Over and over and over,
And I am yours. Completely.

Dear person I'm in love with,
Don't be afraid to kiss me.
Don't apologize for touching me.
Don't stop, don't, continue you fucking tease.

You've got a lot to handle,
I hope you are prepared.
For I am a mess,
And you are as well.

My hair is crazy, I'm aware.
It's similar to our love.
Everywhere and yet in one place.
Tame, but forever its own body.

Don't you give up on me,
I refuse to let you.
And I will not give up on you.
You better not let me go.

Dear person I'm in love with,
I'm looking forward to being with you.
To that future we have planned.
We can't stop that.

Dear person I'm in love with,
I love you.