Stand by me even as you fight

 
If you ever find me drowning in busyness,
still drag me, kicking and screaming, back to yourself.
If I show you the excuse of work, don't listen!
You first, then work.


One by one, show your anger, vent your fury, scold me,
sulk and fume and frighten me to bits!
Don't stop—only stop when I hold you close!


Once you've truly fallen in love, is there any path back?
If you have to turn back, then all that love was lies!
No no no, there's no going back!


Fighting is allowed, throwing punches is fine,
crack my skull if you want, no problem!
But never, ever turn away.
If you truly have to leave, then it was never love at all!


Love's traffic has always been one-way.
You can only go forward,
the other direction… sorry sir, no entry!
Wherever you're headed, keep going—that's the rule!


The place you came from—
why do you want to go back there?
Are you angry? Will you bite me? Pull my hair? Shove me down?
Okay sir! With pleasure!


What did you say that day!
You crazy thing! Is this how you know me?
That when I get too busy
you'll never bother me again!
Won't even ask for my time!


What kind of talk is that! Silly boy!
Having said all that,
do you understand what it means?
If you do understand, then why did you say it?


Hey, if you don't bother me, what will you do!
Punch me if you feel like it!
Scolding and fussing… that's just normal!
Hit the gym and build muscle if you need to!
Then pick me up and slam me down!
But please, I beg you, don't let go!