I need
more poetry
soft swirl ice cream
warm kisses
and lavender scent

I need
words of affirmation
rejection of possession
liberation
communication
affection
and protection

I need
passion on passion on passion
wet dreams
smooth skin
to feel like we succeed
because we will

I need
to speak my needs
to find comfort on my own
to give, to take, to share
to be loud
to demand
to be valid

I need
an equal pair of eyes
to see me for who I am
to value my time
to invite me in
to promise me things
to demystify the signs
that say “don’t fall”
“don’t hope”
just expect the unexpected

I need
a dance partner
a muse
an amusement
a life
that is our own