i've been taught to impress

even when i've felt

less-than-my-best

&& that's gunna change

-->now.

you can't substitute your

lip-smacking

with foil wrapped chocolate kisses.

A talking bear

that says

"i love you!"

doesn't quite do the trick.

[[&& even though i'm trying to be strong

& self-powered, steadfast & confident, it still throws

me for a loop when i wake up in the middle of a

cold night

&& the shape of your head isn't indented into the pillowcase next

to me.

you used to give me flowers.

beautiful yellow roses..

what happened?]]

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