getting married
then putting these rules
you can’t do this! I expect that!
is this what love is like?
being able to sacrifice parts of you
for an us
they say pride has love
yet so much pride
can eradicate love
is unconditional love
only given to siblings and parents
even then unforgiving feelings linger
is inclusive love
solely a trait of God
or is there a chance God hates me too
I’m willing to say I love myself
if I’m also being more honest
I’m willing to say I hate myself
is this what comes with the breath
how much it hurts to suffocate
how much of a relief it is to exhale
we give our love
we keep out love
we maybe don’t know what love is