I Love You

I fell in love with you
even when i did not know
the assorted details of your life
but only had to hear you speak

I am bewitched by your
tenderness and affection
shown to me though you
rarely know me

When i hear your voice
i want to scream and shout
and laugh and dance
all in one breath

But when i say i love you
you say you do not deserve it
when i say i need you
you say i deserve someone better
when i say my life is better
with you, you say i do not know any better

But i love you
and rejecting my love is like taking breath
from my nostrils because
i love you.

In My Life

In my life,
all i have known
is pain and suffering
heartbreak and disappointment

In my life,
promises made were never kept
sorrow and sadness
together with loneliness
have been my best and
faithful companions

In my life,
the sense of having a parent's
protection and attention
have been far from me
the feeling of not been wanted
has always stayed with me

In my life,
i have always been misunderstood
i have always kept up the appearance
of being a happy person
when deep down i have been
very unhappy and lonely

In m life,
love and laughter have never
really been an acquaintance
let alone a friend
they have stayed as far away
as possible from me
refusing to look in my direction

In my life,
all i have ever wanted
is to feel loved and cared
wanted and appreciated
protected and valued
to always have the assurance
that no matter what happened
i have someone who will always love me
and wants me for me
In my life.