I hear, I listen, I heed your words
I write them on my skin with a permanent marker
needing them now and forever
to be reminded of those words always
when I asked you if you loved me
for the millionth time
after the millionth thing we disagreed on
and a million useless words about simple things
such as what soap we want to buy from the store
and who will do the dishes next week
so I had to have your words for it
I need them with me always because I fear I will forget
so you told me the words
saying ”I love you”
so I scrawled your name and your words on my skin
desperately hoping that time will not fade them