I would love daily recognition

And word of affirmation for a change,

I’m not referring to flirtation,

Just affection even if it’s a love letter on page,

Who knows maybe it’s all I need to dilute the rage.

Now don’t get me wrong these are not commandments

They are just preferences.

This is not a compulsion nor is it a manual for loving me,

But I also seek reassurance

Because all I have ever known is pain endurance.

The only thing keeping me sane is your love and presence

So please do it right or

You just might lose me into the night

Where even the spark of our love couldn’t shine bright.