1

how is something

determined more “pure” or legitimate

2

how do i express myself

in a non-negative way

that also allows me to

examine those parts of myself

that are not easy to digest

3

how do i place my love

how do you measure love

now, at 21,

am i too selfish to love properly?

if all love between humans is inherently flawed because all humans are flawed, how do i know when my love is a necessary difference and not

cold hearted 

none of this can be scientifically measured

but i am constantly measuring

in sideways glances

and offhand remarks

and advice that sounds like a rebuke

or a slap in the face