Dear Boy,
I don’t know who you
Are
Or when we’ll meet
Or if it will be love
At first sight,
But there are a few
Little things I want
To tell you.
If you let me sing
Along with the radio,
I’ll let you sing, too,
And won’t complain-
Even if you’re tone-deaf
And just don’t know it.
You have to earn
My trust
Over time.
Trust me
And I will trust you.
Make me laugh.
Be there when I don’t feel well.
Don’t compare me to other
Girls,
And I promise not to
Compare you to other
Boys.
Remember,
I’m a jacket thief.
If I say I’m cold,
Don’t say “Me, too.”
Just let me wear it
Or snuggle with you.
Oh, and if you see me
Wearing another guy’s jacket,
It’s because I was cold
And you just didn’t happen to be around
At the time,
But a guyfriend was.
When we first meet,
I’ll probably be shy.
I’ll stutter and blush.
A lot.
Don’t judge me
And when the time comes,
Don’t be afraid to kiss me.
I won’t slap you
Or push you away.
If I cry,
Don’t worry about if
It’s your fault.
Just be there
And hold me close
And I’ll heal.
If it was
Your fault,
I will still heal.
Know that I don’t need
Any fancy restaurant.
Let’s just picnic in the park.
No movie theaters.
Let’s just watch TV until we both fall asleep.
Don’t going buying me a dozen roses,
I’m happy with a daisy you just picked for my hair.
Please be honest with me.
Tell me if something’s not right.
Remember,
Sometimes all I need is a hug.
I’ll play with your hair,
If you’ll play with mine.
Let me drive your car, too.
You don’t need to show off
In front of your friends.
I’ll love you just the same
If you miss a basket
Or two.
Or ten.
If you write me little love letters,
I’ll write back.
If I’m having a bad day,
Just shower me in smiles.
Am I asking too much?
I sure hope not.
Understand,
I’m nervous.
Relationships are like cards
And, well…
I’ve never been good at cards.
I will try my best to be kind
And love you
For your imperfections.
Know that I’m the kind of girl
Who pushes people away
Just when I need them
Most.
If I try to push you away,
Don’t let me.
Hold me close
And hold me tight,
And I promise,
Everything will be better soon.
But most of all,
Do your best
And I will do my best in return.
Yours forever,
Yours for always,
Me.
