Three Words

They linger in my throat
trying to escape.
Important words
I'm afraid to say.

Haunted by fear
of you not being sincere.
These words I'm keeping
And simultaneously seeking.

Too soon
Too late
Plagued by what's at stake.
Will affectionate admission
affirm our position.

I ache to tell you
what is real.
And how simply amazing
you make me feel.

Fuck the fear,
the timing,
the rules.
No more of my strings
are getting pulled.

So no more dancing around
my three word admission.
I love you Chief,
my heart you've awakened.