I want someone to know me,
know that I only eat with small silverware,
know I have a special seat at the table,
know I tap my fingers and rub my necklace when I’m anxious,
know that I have to sleep in pitch black,
I want someone to know I tie my shoelaces with two bunny ears,
I want someone to know I only like peppermint-scented things,
I want someone to know I only like bananas when they have just the right amount of black spots,
know my favorite art form is acrylic paint,
know my stress gets bad a night,
I want someone to know my stuffed animals’ names,
I want someone to know my music taste and favorite songs,
I want someone to know I can only wear bracelets on my right wrist,
know when I’m sad I hold my arms close,
know I feel most confident in dark blue and black,
I want someone to know why my backpack is so full,
I want someone to know I like my steak medium rare,
I want someone to know my coffee order,
I want someone to know my perfume,
I want someone to know I only wear gold jewelry,
I want someone to know me,
I want someone to care for me as much as I care for everyone else,
I want someone who pays attention to little details that others miss,
I want someone like me,
Someone, who truly cares

Drawing by Yechang Liu