I want to cuddle you close,
To squeeze you in my arms,
To be held by you,
So soft and warm.

I want to hold your hand,
Hold it close to my heart,
To feel you link your fingers between mine,
And raise it to my lips for a kiss.

I want to kiss your cheek,
Your freckles,
Your nose,
Your smile.

I want to love you,
With all of my being,
And to be loved,
And to be near to you.

I want,
I want,
But I shouldn't even think,
Of having such things.

You're not mine to hold,
You're not mine to kiss,
Not mine to have,
And I can't be yours.

I squeeze my eyes closed,
Feel a few tears trail down my cheeks,
And I say nothing,
But I want to hug you.