Things you're not supposed to say

I have something to say

but I can't say it.

So how about this, 

instead.

How about I never saw you coming,

walking through June 

like it was a ring of fire 

and then you.

You in all your morning glory.

You with a cigarette 

between your teeth.

You on my doorstep 

trying to make me listen to you.

I know all the stories, 

someone is always leaving in them. 

So here,

take a copy of my keys.

Leave your jacket. 

Make this harder 

than it has to be. 

Make this a disaster 

because you know 

I live for that.

I was napping on the couch 

when I dreamed 

that you got on a plane 

and left.

I thought it was a nightmare.

At least until you called 

from the airport 

and begged me 

to come meet you, 

then maybe stay forever.

I said yes.

And I know it's not right,

to say things like this. 

So I'll only say it once.

Listen closely. 

Are you listening?

Bring your ear to my mouth.
I would follow you anywhere.

I would.

God, I would.

m.f. // Things you're not supposed to say

I can wait

If you need to be angry at someone, 

be angry at me. 

And if you're sad today 

or tomorrow 

or in a week from now, 

talk to me about your problems. 

I want to help, 

just show me how.

If you need to tell someone 

about your day, 

tell me. 

I will listen to you grumble 

about how you embarrassed 

yourself in public 

and we'll laugh. 

I'll help you realize 

it doesn't matter 

as much as you thought.

If you need a quiet moment 

while you're sober, 

or non-stop conversation 

while you're drunk,
I'll be there. 

If you need a hand to grip 

when you're in pain, 

or a song in your head 

before you sleep, 

let it be me.

And if in a month you decide 

you've moved on 

and it doesn't hurt to mention 

her name anymore, 

I'll still be here. 

If you need someone to love, 

love me.

m.f. // I can wait