Please, stay for a while;
I have something to ask.
By any chance —
when you hold my hand,
do you only feel like holding it
just because I want to be held?
when you compliment me,
do you only say those words
just to make me feel good?
when I cook you breakfast,
do you only say it tastes good
even when you already found a better cook?
when you kiss my lips,
do you only close your eyes
to forget who you are kissing?
when you touch my body,
do you only embrace me
just to taw a bit the frozen heart within?
when you go out the door,
do you intentionally forget my forehead kisses
as spaces for little goodbyes?
when you tell me you love me,
do you only smile to hide
that you do not feel it anymore?
If yes —
I have something to ask.
Please, may I leave for a while?
