all i wish for
a solitary moment
alone with her
to tell her that her fears are no more than child’s play
no more than the monsters under her bed
no more than the Boogie Man in her closet
tell her
of her beauty
of her raw vulnerability
of the love she is capable of
of trust
tell her
reassure her
that i tell no lies
make no judgments
and will always stand strong by her side
teach her what love is
that it’s real
that it hurts
but that it can be utter bliss
and that it’s not something to fear
show her
that love is all i have for her