If you ever cave
And read these words again as you may have before
I want you to accept everything you've ever felt
I will accept it too
If you ever count the scans and the hospital socks
If you ever crave buckshot again
Know that the taste of blood is sweeter
And bite your lip until you feel the warmth again
Every drop of life from your wounds
Is a kiss from me
Just know I am here
I have two arms to hold you
I have the benefit of proximity
And yes, I'm entangled,
But that doesn't mean you can't pick the flowers from the vines
Cry on my shoulder
It is not betrayal
Press your head onto me
It is real, love
It has been real love

















