“...I'm not afraid of the opinions of others - but of being needed and coming up short ...”

“...I'm shy in person - so afraid to confess my love - I need a go-between - our mutual friend, the Moon...”

“...I've always idealized women I've loved - they all fell short, save one - the one God chose for me - she lights up a room by walking into it...”

“...I need you to be a listener - you need me to hang word on. We're friends because neither has discovered a limit where the other ends...”

“...freedom of conscience does not mean being uncontrolled - we have to control ourselves and at times submit to others...”

“...come lie beside me again and understand - the others can show by actions, but I alone will immortalize you in words...”

“...when everything changes, I need a bookmark - I need you...”