Reason Words

I'm trying 
To teach you 
How to 
Know me
So when
You say
You love me
It can only
Be the truth
only offered
as proof
of all 
you've learned
thus far
Please
Give me 
reasons
to reason
with my aching heart
make it art
make it speak to me 
let it filter 
through you 
make it spark
make the fire 
start 
the many 
necessary 
movements
You want 
passion,
I need 
brewing
I need 
doing
I need to be 
greater 
than your 
inclination
to forget 
to set it aside
to let it rest 
to file it away 
Give me reasons
to reason 
with myself to weigh
the balance in 
your favor
make me believe 
that it's me
that gets your attention
and holds it 
firm, fitted into 
a place you savor
makes you 
yearn 
makes you 
stay 
alert 
alive 
all night
all day 
give me reasons
to reason 
with this ache
I can only offer 
suggestions 
the rest is up to you
and your 
intentions 
give me reasons
for this dormant heart
to wake
to render 
grace 
I'm trying to teach you 
how to know me
so I know
I'm safe 
I know it's deeper
more than
just today
give me reasons 
to believe it's me
to root 
in place 
I'm trying 
to teach you 
to hold me 
so I 
won't slip away