derek's poems

I'm trying bro

It took me a while to realize 

That love isn't always a lie

And sometimes you just have to

Find someone who

Asks you if you're okay

Wants to hear all about your day

And always manages to make you smile

Even if you're miles away

Hey baby, don't leave me tonight

Even though my body don't look right

And I always bring people down

I wanna turn myself around

Just for you

Just for you and me

I'll try to love myself if it means

You'll be proud of me

Soon enough I'll have to go

As much as it pains me to do so

If I could, I would never leave your side

But when June comes, I'll be terrified

Hey baby, please don't leave me tonight

Even though I can't form my words right

I wanna be here with you until the day

That I have to go away

Just for you

Just for you and me

I'll try not to fall apart if it means

You'll be proud of me

Just for me

Just for me and you

Will you promise you'll love yourself too

Because I need you to