Whisper Me This

by Kerry Anne King

Every day that she wants to be with me is a gift.

His feels too hot, too bright, like a fire that might consume me if I stand too close. Whatever I give him, it never seems to be enough.

I’ve learned from her how demanding love can be, with all the expectations I can never live up to, and something inside me rebels at the idea of surrendering my inner self—or

So right now I’m working on being enough for me.