he said
"can i tell u something?"
and i said yes
and he looked at me
he asked me
"do u think my feelings for u are strong?"
and i said yes
and he leaned in close
and whispered softly into my ear
he said
"i love u"
and the words echoed into my heart
he looked at me again
galaxies in his eyes
and i felt my eyes well
i felt my heart swell
i could tell he meant it
in the most pure, vulnerable form
so i asked him back
"do u think my feelings for u are strong?"
and he knows, im free falling
but how do i know when it's love?
i want to say it back
but when i know i truly mean it
so i told him
"i'll tell you when i'm certain. is that okay?"
it was okay.
i asked him
"what does it mean to love someone?"
is it wishing the best for them?
seeing them happy, even if apart?
i thought about it
because i really really like him
he brings me genuine and uncontrollabe joy
my heart is full whenever he's around
i love seeing him happy more than anything
i yearn for his smile
i can't stand to see him upset
is it love?
it looks like love
but im scared to label my feelings
what if i'm wrong?
but what if i take too long?
i want to call it love
but there's no rush to say it back
i'm sure he'll wait
but when will i be ready?
though i think it'll be alright
his hand is open for me to hold
i'll stay by his side
while i fall in love
and tell him
when i'm sure
