How You Make Me Feel

Never have I felt more protected

If I jumped, you’d catch me

I know because when I start to slip, you carry me

I tell you I’m sinking and you build me a boat

I tell you I’m falling and you become my parachute

My mood goes up and down, from bad to worse

Angry at myself- angry at you

You still tell me I’m kind and loving when I can see I hurt you.

Never have I felt more cared for

If a day is too tough, you try to make it better

I know this because when I get back, a tea is made and you hold me close

You hold me close and keep away the nightmares

When you aren’t here I can’t sleep with the light off

You inspire me to be better because you put me first

You inspire me to be better at what I love

You help me keep my mind focused and clear.

Never have I felt more attractive

If I feel bad you will remind me how beautiful you find me

I know it’s true because of how you act and what you say

I tell you I’m not, you tell me I’m wrong

I tell you I don’t see it, you show me

Sometimes when I look in the mirror I see how I feel

You tell me other people see differently

Sometimes I just wear whatever I can reach from my bed

You tell me I look good in whatever I wear.

Never have I felt more intelligent

If you say a word I don’t know, you don’t think I’m stupid

I know this because you always tell me I outsmart you

I tell you about all the stupid political arguments I have, you listen

I tell you about all my ideas and views, you discuss and question

You always let me know that you love the way I speak and think

You always tell me you love how I can place words together in a way that moves you.

Never have I felt more loved

If I meet your eyes, I know your feelings

I know this because of how open you are

I tell you goodnight, you tell me you love me

I tell you I’m lost, you tell me you see me

That warm ambient glow that lets me know I’m not alone

But however much I try...

I don’t love you.