Love, Hate, Want, Need

Sometimes I love you like a child.
Adoring eyes,
Breathing in your every word.
I couldn’t fault you
Even if I tried.

Sometimes I hate you like a cynic.
Disdainful glance,
Despairing in the silences.
I convince myself
I don’t need you.

Sometimes I like you as a friend.
Laughing smiles,
Jokes and taunts are all in good fun.
I dance with you
And have the time of my life.

Sometimes I want you like a whore.
Ripping at clothes,
Letting that heady feeling win me over.
Your kisses and touches
Take me away.

Sometimes I need you like a newborn.
Crying out,
Paralysed in the dark.
I’m alone and unworthy
Without you.

But I know you'll have me as I am.
A child, a cynic, a friend…
When I’m as fragile as an infant
Or when my desire turns to flames.

I know you’ll love me just for me
And that’s the only thing I need,
For instead of falling backwards,
I fall safe into your arms.