Bright white lit screen on a small device 

Shining in my eye, it's blinding

Yet I'm addicted

Addicted not to this device, but the person in the device

The person responding to me

Giving me the attention I need

I'm addicted.

My soul crying out 

Wanting that person to reach through this device and pull me close

I long for the love of this person

Yet, here I lie texting and flirting

Why can't we be more?

Mom tells me "Put the phone away and go to sleep.

I swear you're always on that thing. "

I got a problem I know 

But it's him I'm addicted to not the phone

I wait for the day I can be in his arms

I wait for the day that he'll finally call me his

I wait.

And wait

And wait.

Do you love me?

I text him

Yes. 

he responds

How much?

I ask though my mind says erase it before he sees

Worries ring true as I hit send and when I thought it was over

The white screen in my eyes, masking the feelings of doubt inside

He replies

I love you more than words can say

I have loved you each and every day

I'm sorry I can't be with you right now 

I have things to do

But that doesn't change how much I love you

I was shocked, I was surprised

I couldn't believe his words that night

I couldn't decide what next to type

Except I love you more

Prove it 

He types

I love you to the end of time 

I've always loved you 

Everyday sparks fly

You are the apple of my eye 

I love you 

I really do

All I could say

I let my heart race away 

To be with him in his room

Follow him to class and the See You Soons

I wanted to be with him always

Why do you love me so much?

He types one last time

Because You're mine 

I admit it I'm addicted to you

#BecauseILoveYou