"i love you"

heart racing, palms sweating,

i long to speak these words,

but the fear inside is petrifying,

and my voice cannot be heard.

"i love you" are such simple words,

yet they hold such weight and power,

to say them is to be vulnerable,

and that feels like a risky hour.

i don't want to scare you away,

or make you feel pressured in any way,

but these feelings inside of me,

are building up more and more each day.

i'm afraid you might not feel the same,

or that you'll think it's too soon,

but my heart is bursting with love for you,

and i can't keep it hidden like the moon.

so i'll take a deep breath, close my eyes,

and find the courage to speak,

"i love you" i'll whisper softly,

hoping my love is what you seek.

and if you don't feel the same just yet,

i'll understand and give you space,

for love can't be forced or rushed,

it must be given with grace.

but if you do feel the same, my love,

then we'll dance in a blissful embrace,

knowing that the fear and doubt we felt,

was worth it to find this place.