CRIME Poem: I Know You, by AJ Costa

I’ve been watching you now, days at a time. I’ve seen what you do when you think nobody is watching: How you fiddle with that necklace whenever you cry, or how you curl your toes whenever you’re reading. I’ve seen parts of you that you hide. I’ll always find you. I’ll always be there, whether you’re awake or asleep.

But you don’t know me.

I’m just a background character. \

I want to run my hands through your hair, and feel each strand on your delicate scalp. I want to hold you the way I know you need to be held. I want to feel your warm body against mine, to make you know that you belong to me. I want you to know how much you need me. I want you to love how much you need me.

But you don’t know me.

I’m just a face to you.

I want to make you mine, to keep you for myself. I want to lock you away from prying eyes. I want to be all you ever need; I am all you need. I can give you all you want; you don’t need anything else. You just need to see how great I am for you, I’ll help you; You desperately need me.

But you don’t know me.

And that’s okay.

I know you’ve seen me before. I know you know I exist. I’m right here. I know our paths have crossed, and you didn’t even care. I know how to make you happy. I know what you need, and I know how to give it to you. I know how to make you love me. I know you’ll love me. I know we’ll be happy together. I know how to make you need me. I know how much you need me. You will know me.

I can’t wait.