Friendship love

I think you misunderstood
I did not mean in that way
I do not love you in that form
If I did, I would not know
I am sorry for the confusion
I truly am
And I hope that is a relief
I meant what I said
I do love you kid
But as a best friend
Or a brother
But not a lover
I do not think that I am
Mature enough to be an unselfish lover
In that form
I cannot do it
Therefore to you I say
I want you to be happy
Content 'til you are dead
It would pain to see you hurt
I'd feel for you when you're down
But please understand
I did not mean to cause
Such a confusion
I was simply venting
I hope you now understand
And please be honest
Answer my question
It's not that hard
I hope I didn't hurt you
In any possible way
If I did, please forgive me
For I wouldn't do that
And I hope you know me well enough
To know
That I am too much of a coward
To carry out hurting you.