fatherhood

You are hurting, somewhere far away from me, and though my fingers itch to find you, you are nowhere near

what good am i if you're not happy

the moments when i have put myself before you haunt my days and my nights, crawl down my throat and nestle in my stomach

i was too weak to keep you safe. i will never forgive myself. i will never forget.

i will stand here with my arms outstretched until i crumble to dust. i will never regret having opened them to you.

Her safety is more important to me than anything you have ever had to say.

There is nothing 'weak' about the love I have. Your jealousy does not make you stronger than me.

I love you, I love you, I love you with all of me

I'd stand between you and the flames and smile as they scorched my skin

Who hurt you? I'll crush their skull in my hands.

I love something more than I have ever loved myself and that makes me stronger than you'll ever be

My arms are always open. Before I belong to anyone else, I am always yours.

I would open up my ribs and give you all the warmth I have if I could