I need you
to breathe life into me
to accept me as I am here and now
to show me I'm worth something to you
and you want me to be with you.

I need you
to accept me and the way I think,
even if at times I contradict myself
and change my mind.

I need you
to agree with me
even when we don't agree,
but just to agree to disagree.

I need you
to be glad I'm here
to be glad I'm myself,
To help me like what I do
and what I make
and what I have,
even when it is not much.

I need you
at times to give me signs
that you accept me,
that you see I'm worthwhile,
that you want me as a friend.

I need you
to make me feel
you want to be with me,
not just for this moment
and then walk away
and forget me,
but to be my friend forever.