next to you

a poem of love

your touch sustains me

you smile keeps me warm

your rough, calloused hands

keep me safe from the storm

raging in my head

i wish i was dead

your hugs feed my soul

your lips forgive me

when i do any wrong

your kiss gives me liberty

from this harsh cruel world

emotions swirl

you keep me alive

you keep me safe

if this is a dream

i never want to wake

i want to stay true

i want to die next

to you