If my hair was a dashing shade of auburn,
instead of dulling dull black?

If I smiled just a little bit wider,
and if I had perfect, gapless teeth?

Would you love me

If I softly caressed your hair
as I melodiously giggle to your jokes?

If I was bold and wild and free
and did things nobody has ever done?

If I had the slightest sparkle in my eyes?

You would love me if I was beautiful.

…but would you love me
if I listened to all of your deepest fears?
if I held you tight when you felt scared?
if I loved you for every single ounce of who you are?

Would you?