Affection (2014) Poem by M.W. Styner

When you think about me, what comes to your mind?

Do you truly feel the strong connection like oxygen does to the flesh?

Do you feel special like a mother giving birth to God's beautiful creation?

Do you express love like God loves his creations?

When you close your eyes,

do you see your future with me in a blind man eyes?

Is it your beauty from the inside really speaking?

Speaking to me in a direction of love, hope, kindness.

Are is it your natural beauty taking us for granted?

No longer do I want to live in this direction of envy, fear, proud.

At this moment, I want to understand you as a woman not just treat you like a flower

that can die if it don't have the amount of nutrients.

I want to take your hand and appreciate you in this moment for a lifetime.

Not putting you in a position that would hurt you eternally but

Bring love, protection, hope, and change.

When you truly love someone

Do you really commit?

Are you willing to look past their faults only to be a light in their life?

I want to be that light. am I another shadow following you at a dead end?

No longer do I want to play the background.

But share a special part in the reflection of your heart.

So I ask you, ' Do you love me? '

Are do I really love you more than my next breathe?

Because if you think I dont.

Then close your eyes and picture me as the wind and take a deep breath.

When you open your eyes I hope you no longer see me in the physical.

but someone spiritual dwelling in your heart.