• Happy Valentine's Day, someone somewhere.

    Have you ever told someone you loved them, when you really didn't? What made you lie? Was it a white lie, created out of a feeling of obligation, to avoid hurting someone close to you? Or did you believe at the time that you were actually in love? See, I want to taste your feelings while we kiss, I want to see your emotions when our eyes meet. Do you believe in love at first sight? Or do you believe that love is a foundation that must be built and maintained? See, I want to know what thoughts race through your mind when you lay in bed and if they stay with you upon mornings arrival or disappear with the coming of your dreams. Can you tell me who you want to become and what is stopping you from being that person? Did you know as a child who you wanted to be, or did you discover this after years of trial and error? See, I want to paint the picture of your perfect you, and help you become her in every way I can. I want you to tell me of every single insecurity you have. Do you make constant attempts to accept, get over and get past them? Or do you hide them deep down and hope some day they simply vanish? See, I want you to know that I adore your flaws, each and every one. Tell me about the last time you wanted to run away and never come back. Where would you have gone? And would you have changed your name? See, I want to know where to look if you ever disappear, so I can tell you I still care. If I told you neither the moon nor the stars exist would you ask me why? Or would you tell me why they do? See, I want to fill your head with nonsense, because nonsense makes sense to me. I want you to tell me about the last time you hated yourself and all the reasons why you have ever felt ashamed. See, I want your honesty and trust. But trust me, honestly, I will break it. But I deserve to carry that burden for the rest of my life.

    If you answer me these questions I will tell you of the friends I've ******** over, the hearts I've broken and the homes I've wrecked. I will tell you why I feel like stagnant water. I will tell you why my parents shouldn't support me anymore. I will tell you my biggest fears and my most elaborate dreams. I will tell you the names of the people I love.

    (Inspired by, as well my adaptation of, Andrea Gibson's "Asking too much".)