Teach Me How to Love

I was raised with love being
a sharp knife
and hurtful words.

Sometimes I still
feel the desire
to cause pain
under the guise of love.

But with you
I want to be gentle.
I want to hold you.

I don't know
what love is
but I know
I don't want to hurt you.

Maybe we can
make a new name
for this feeling I have.

I'd like to make that with you.