Love is not a dirty word

No matter how you say it

The dirt is in the hurt you felt

When someone else betrayed it

I did not betray you

Or trample on your trust

I'm just the one here now

To witness your disgust

Let me explain it to you

In words I hope you'll hear

With the true st pure emotion

I swear, I love you dear

These words are meant for comfort

And not to cause you pain

As I watch you flinching

I'll say it once again

I love you, like a brother

I love you, my true friend

And when I say I love you

It's something I'll defend

It's not a dirty word

It's not a cause for war

It's simply affirmation

That you, I do adore

Lavender Leigh

February 6, 2008