My beloved, my soul
I know, that it’s rare
Most folks don’t permit
Their loved one’s, self-care

Innerstand, my dearest
I’m not like the others
Striving, to be the gentlest
of the sisters, and mothers

Homeostasis, is the goal
For spirit, mind, & body
Being true to you
Supports, being happy

When I love you, my heart
I pray that you see
“I love you”, that means
You are allowed, to roam free

It’s okay, don’t be sorry
I’ll not foster fear
Anytime, you need me
My love’s, always here

I release you, from pain
Shame and guilt, unbind you
Expectations of others
At long last, behind you

Come and go, as you please
For you are, a free man
To leash or own you
Is never, my plan

I love you, to freedom
There are no conditions
I respect you, and honor
Your most sacred mission

This love, innerstand
Is not like, you’re used to
Whenever you’d like
I’ll gladly, seduce you

Hun, just let me know
When it is, you need time
Trust and believe
I get it… that’s fine

How can you expand
If someone, constricts you?
When you exercise freedom
I won’t cuss, or convict you

The process of growth
Takes both, time and space
To thine self, be true
No need, to save face

Needs of mind, body, spirit
These, I innerstand
It’s why I support you
And give you, a hand

It’s true, I have challenges
Certain, limitations
Which I pray, that for you
They cause no frustrations

I just need you, to see
My way of, adoration
Imparting you peace
Room, for contemplation

Loving me, is a dance
That moves, to and fro
When it’s right, hold me tight
But when needed, let go

Inhale, slide in close
Fall into me
Exhale, step back
Take space, & fly free

Expansion, contraction
Rhythm, to all those existing
If I love you, just right
I’ll gain more, than mere kissing

Tis my hope, in your life
I’m neither lesson, nor season
Spirit manifested my prayer, as you
For a reason

I cherish you, deeply
For you are, a treasure
More than a friend
Gratitude, beyond measure

Communication’s, the key
Being you, I’ll not punish
For to hinder or change you
My love, that would tarnish

I’m in love with you, just as you are
Your darkness, my night sky
Your love’s brilliance
My star

You, are a gift
I shall not, have you bound
For the love, that I give you
It must be, profound

© November 12, 2020, L. Karriem

***This is me narrating my poem***