I Would Like...

Occasionally we will meet someone and instantly know that they are special. This following piece tries to reflect that.


I would like you to understand me
And know how I feel each day
What makes me smile
Why I cry
The things that bring laughter my way

I would like you to know me
And spend time in my shoes
Walk to the places I walk to
See you as I see you

I would like you to know all my favourites
Colours and movies and songs
The things that I like about summer
How I feel when I get something wrong

I would like you to sense what I’m sensing
Without prompting or seeing the tears
So that you could in turn give me comfort
And help to ease all my fears

I would like you to understand me
What value I place on you too
So that you keep in mind you are precious
And I think you are wonderful

I would like you to know that I love you
It’s a lie but I wish it were true
So that all of these things I have asked for
In turn I could do for you.