Please don't say you love me
If you are conflicted about it inside
Please don't make me believe those words
Just because you'd rather not see me cry.
Please don't promise me that we have forever
When in your soul you know its not the truth
Please don't make me put to be just your fool
Please I beg of you because that too is abuse.
Please don't kiss my lips so sweetly dear
If at dawn I'll awake in our bed all alone
Please don't tiptoe in silence while I sleep
If you're done with our love, then let it be known.
Please don't say you love me darling
If your soul's fighting with your heart
Please don't promises thousands of memories
If our love's ending before it really starts.
Please don't pull me into your arms so close
If you only plan to set all my demons free
Don't look into my eyes with such longing
If at the end of your life, you can't see you and me.
Please don't say the words I love you
If the truth is that with me; it doesn't feel right
Please, just give it to me as straight as you can
Then by the time morning comes, I'll be out of sight.
Please don't promise me forever if it's not real
Don't get on one knee asking for my hand
Just be honest not only with me but yourself
If you just aren't into this; tell me, I'll understand.
All I ask of you is a return of the respect I give to you
Don't be afraid to tell me what's within your heart and mind
Please don't lie just to gain what you currently desire
Because I've been let down before so known how to recognize the signs.
But if the words of love you speak are really true
By all means in the Earth allow them to roll right off your tongue
Say them loudly or whisper them gently either way is fine by my heart
Don't be afraid for the world to know our love has officially begun.
If your feelings for me are real, then kiss me as you never have another
Don't hesitate to wrap me in your arms and whisper sweet nothings to me
From once just youthful friends now turned into eternal lovers.

Sept. 4, 2020


© Hailey Raine