i looked over at you,
with a desperate face
and pleas barely escaping my lips
" i can't do this anymore. everything is too much. "

you just shook your head and smile,
brushing a hair out of my face;
" that's why i'm here . "

~mine: inspired by rupi kaur
a/n: her poetry is amazing, if you haven't already please check it out — 'milk and honey'