Understand

he has learned the story of every

nightmare

that keeps me awake, and shaking.

he answers every 5 am text from the

nightmares that make me sit upright in fear

he has learned every word, that strikes

anxiousness

and my heartpounding

because he loves me

he gently reaches for my hand when he sees it

shaking

he tells me he’s there when i awake

shaking

he understands what sends my heart

racing

because he loves me

he has taken the time to understand me

i drive a bit slower when hes in my passanger seat

i hold his hand when someone asks about his parents

i know his fears, and dreams, and loves and hates.

because i love him

i take the time to understand him

the world may not understand my dreams

but you do

the world may not understand your uncertainty of cars

but i do

the world may never take the time to understand you

but i do

because i love you