Love Poem: Gray Spots
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Written by: Shahana Jackson

Gray Spots

I see the world in color 
cats and dogs see
in black and white
I wonder if their range 
can detect the gray spots
that exist in my heart 
I long for someone 
each day I wake up 
reaching out for them
I think I'm addicted
to feeling loved 
needed 
he caresses  me
I assume it's a prize
whenever he kisses my lips
I feel I must compromise myself
He might not love me 
If I don't give him what I'm expected to
He might not hug me 
If he only knew all I wanted 
was someone who 
could make these gray spots
go away for good.