Quieter Ways to Say
I ask you if you slept well last night,
if you had any weird dreams
You tell me you're cold,
and I offer you a blanket
I turn my apologies and self-hatred
into thank you's,
because I know you think
I'm worth more than that
I don't tell you not to cry,
but that any emotion you're having
is perfect for that moment
I tell you that you're beautiful,
any time of day,
So I'm not sure if you're right
when you claim you always say
'I love you' first
but I don't care
I love you too












