Desperation

I would much rather love than read.
I would much rather listen than dog-ear.
I would much rather hold hands than a tote full of second-hand books.
I would much rather not ask how your day was, because I'd been there with you all along.
I would much rather have our pictures taken by strangers than take pictures for strangers.
I would much rather cry in your shirt than in a pillow.
I would much rather wake up next to you than to a kindle.
I would much rather be in awe of your dimple than pine the ether for inspiration.
I would much rather not write than write a love poem.
I would much rather keep longing than risk being alone.