Love Bouquet

I have to believe that the loneliness will be worth it
I have to believe that I will find you one day
I both want and need you to receive me
To give you my heart and have you brand my soul
And for you to trust me to do the same to yours
I've waited so long, there is no way I'd take you for granted

So much love is growing inside my chest
No room for it to spread, already my ribs barely contain it,
Its vines coil tightly around my sternum, the fragile buds have yet to open
If I knew for certain that one day you would surely come,
I'd wait nearly an eternity for you, until I die, whichever comes first
It will all be worth the wait when you cause these flowers to bloom

Please take care of my love and take away my pain
When that day comes, I hope you accept my bouquet
And I beg you not to let it slowly wither away