I Love Love

I love the way love quiets the noise.

I love the peace of knowing they’re near.

I love the little moments that mean everything

and how love makes the world disappear.

I hate how love turns against you.

I hate how comfort grows teeth in the dark.

I hate how someone who feels like home

can leave a crack right through your heart.

I fear the way love leaves you.

I fear how quickly everything can change.

I fear giving someone all I have again

and then waking up estranged.

I want nights that need no explaining.

I want a hand reaching out for mine.

I want someone beside me through it all

but the stars don’t seem to align.

I need to know that I was chosen.

I need someone who doesn’t come and go.

I need to give the love I have to give

and give that love its room to grow.

I hope there’s someone waiting.

I hope there’s something I’ve yet to find.

I hope one day I can stop searching

for love and my peace of mind.

I love love, and maybe that's my problem.

I love it more than the stars above.

I hate the hurt and fear its loss,

but still, I want, need, and hope for love.