All I ever wanted was to be loved
by you, held in your arms for a while
till I feel a little better
for I am drowning
in the shallow waters
of my own expectations.

Is it too much to ask?
I hope you'll hold back
for just a little longer as
I'll be gone soon
before I weigh your shoulders
down.

Darling, it's okay to be the first
to fall out,
fall out of love.
Darling, it's okay to be the first
to leave,
leave us.

° July '20 °