Up Inside My Head

I want to love you,
Like...
Corn on the cobb just dripping with butter.
I do.

I want to love you,
Like...
A slice of pound cake and icecream.
But...
I'm feeling like I'm floating in a boat,
Without a rudder.
And...
I'm wanting to scream,
Help me.
Help.
And I'm wanting to scream...
Help me.

And I'm wanting to scream...
Help me.
Help.
And I'm wanting to scream...
Help me.

I want to love you,
Like...
Saugage, eggs and pancakes.
With powered sugar mixed with cinnamon.
I want to love you,
Like...
The maple syrup I pour to spread.
But...
I don't want you that close to be next to me,
Inside my head.
No!

I want to love you,
But...
I don't want you that close to be next to me,
Up inside my head.
No!

I want to love you,
But...
I don't want you that close,
Squeezing next to me...
And,
Up inside my head.
No!
Up inside my head.
No!
Up inside my head.

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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