love. the ultimate cure

when i can promise
not to neglect you
or us
not to assume
and to listen
when i feel i am heard
if not always understood
when i don't expect
and just accept
when i've shown you more
of just me
and you make an effort
to want to see
when i realize a mistake
is paid for once
made by both
then forgiven
when i am sure
and committed
to loving each other
before all else
and we never end up
the couple who doesn't speak
at a table
when i know for sure
you love me
and want me
forever
then i think
i might feel safe