Second Chance

I screwed up, I know. I haven't forgiven myself for doing so. You told me to forget, and I have to tell you, I can't. I'm sorry. I made you give up on all that really is needed by everyone. It is the one emotion that is carried with everybody. You carry that emotion now, and that is why you remain to be friends with me.

I realize now that emotion isn't simply a feeling. With you, emotion is want, need, truth. We may just be friends, but maybe I need more than that. I admit this by honesty and hope of a second chance.

I realize what I have now is as precious as a rose. I will grab that rose and hold on to it even as the thorns pierce my skin, just so I can admire its beauty, your beauty. I want to grab hold of you and hold on to you forever.

I guess what I'm really trying to say is, I love you, and I hope that is something that you can grab a hold of. Because you can't have my heart without my love, and I already gave you my heart. Forever.