Before You Love Me

By maddin foxxxy

Before you love me
forever more
Remember who I am
and who I was before.

Before you love me
and might say it so
Remember I'm not perfect
and not all I know.

Before you love me
and make a mistake
Remember I might smile,
but inside I ache.

Before you love me
and give to me your all
Remember I stand firm
even when I fall.

Before you love me
and attempt a kiss
Remember when you leave
you'll leave me that to miss.

Before you love me
and have sparkles in your eyes
Remember I have sins
and scary giant lies.

Before you love me
or so you make believe
Remember I am young,
but I am not naive.

Before you love me
and swear it to above
Remember my past
and all those I have loved.

But if you do love me,
and you should say goodbye
Remember I'll remember you
and now and then I'll cry....

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Published on Saturday, March 1, 2003. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "Before You Love Me"

A former member wrote: Sometimes those we love don't remember that we are human as well. This captures that concept beautifully.
A former member wrote: it's like you got inside my brains and wrote it into something beatiful i don't know how you did it because all inside of me is ugly but thats how great of a poet you are
On Wednesday, February 25, 2009, brokenbandagedbetter (29) wrote:

This was absolutely beautiful and painfully honest. We all have so much baggage that we carry around with us and this is a perfect way to see it. very nice write!
On Friday, February 29, 2008, DarkPoet (229) wrote:

One that everyone can relate to!
A former member wrote: this is truly amazing.. i havent been a member very long but i love this site and this is one of my favorites.. genius
On Wednesday, June 29, 2005, Black_Cherry_Doll_ (69) wrote:

This was sweet and solid. I love it
A former member wrote: I love it, deep, yet so compassionate, great write.
On Wednesday, June 1, 2005, Serenity (469) wrote:

This was so beautiful. Truly amazing.
A former member wrote: I think all I wanted to say has been said so I 'll just nod my head. :) Great!
On Sunday, November 14, 2004, Butterfly (99) wrote:

I added this to my favorites a while back but never commented. This is one of the most amazing pieces I've ever read. I love this piece.
On Sunday, December 21, 2003, Cwn Annwn (89) wrote:

That is perfectly describing what I wish I could tell someone right now...I wish I could but I dont think they would understand. This was wonderful and I really really like it.~GoNe~
On Friday, November 21, 2003, IceDragoness (193) wrote:

I can definately see why so many relate, as so do i, this is a great write.. ~Dawn
A former member wrote: beautiful. reminds me of an old flame... love is a hell of a ride, so much so that if one isn't careful he/she can forget everything else, and that's.... bad, real real bad. thx much
A former member wrote: This poem is everything I've ever wanted to tell someone who loved me
On Friday, June 27, 2003, celestine_moon (46) wrote:

i agree. i can totally relate. great poem! -moon
On Monday, May 12, 2003, Midnight Phoenix (240) wrote:

This piece is an anthem for many. A thought that dwells deep, but not often understood or acknowledged. Once again, beautiful.
A former member wrote: wow, great work...one of the best i have read...i need more like this from you o.O lol keep it up, this is truly beautiful
A former member wrote: yes,very cute!
On Saturday, March 1, 2003, liquid_emotion (323) wrote:

You speak for many peoples on this one!
A former member wrote: Great work, I wish i could post this as a label on myself
A former member wrote: wow prettiful
A former member wrote: oh my god..this almost made me cry..it was so beautiful..awww(sniffles)oh marry me ....cuz I love how you think