Love Poem: Three Words
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Written by: Emily Heida

Three Words

A phrase said many times before
Feels intimidating with you.
It could be because it is true
Or because I value you
Too much to take a risk.

I helplessly want to utter 
Three short words.
My lips
My tongue
Refuse.

Let it out.
Let her hear.
I can not. 

I push and as 
The words nearly form
I halt.
This is a never-ending battle.

I think of what would happen.
She could ask me 
To repeat.
Say she understands.
"I know."

Finally,
No more avoidance.

"I am sorry."


"Me too."