conditional love

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