Those three words

I don't know how to say this

It really hurts me to stay awake at night thinking about you

I can only hope you still feel the same

I want you to tell me you love me

but I don't expect you to say them

If I don't tell you first.

Those three words

that have caused so many

restless nights, sleepless hours

of wondering,

of waiting,

of hoping ,

Why is it so hard to say,

Why is it so hardto go out on a limb?

Why is it so hardto leavethe comfort of staying quiet and unknown?

Why is it so hard to take a risk?

I would like to know if it's worth it,

I hope it is,

I fear that rejection is lurking in the shadows.

Idon't know if its risk I can take,

I dont know if i can handle it,

I only hope that those three words

are worth as much as people make it out to be.