Love Poem: Red Flags
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Written by: Chelsea StufLeben

Red Flags

Within me lays a vacancy,-
a searing pain deep in my heart. 

Despite how we had left things-
I cannot stand being apart. 

This cavern in my chest- 
It aches for you, and only you. 

Your absence tears my soul, 
and leaves my insides black & blue. 

So many priceless moments- 
(I wouldn't) trade them for the world.

But sometimes, dear, you scare me... 
I watch as your darkness unfurls. 

You become a different person-
(lately,) it's been more so than not. 

Where did your softness go?-
Don't think once that I forgot.

It hasn't disappeared, of course-
You still speak to me sweet nothings.

You lift me to the skies-
make sure I know that I'm worth something.

Know in my heart you love me...-
(or) maybe that's just what I hope.

Just what are these red flags?-
Where are they from? How do I cope?

I'm sure things will be fine-
we all have bad days after all.

I know that you've been stressed-
So, I'll be here in case you fall.

All that being said-
we can't be stuck like this forever.

(So,) I'll survive all of these storms-
if it means we can be together.