Syllables

There's something I need to get off my chest,
Until I say this then I cannot rest,
But I'm petrified to hear your reply,
It could make me a happy or sad guy,
It won't take long, just a minute or two,
One private moment between me and you,
It's been bouncing around inside my head,
But now I think that it's time it was said,
I'll take a deep breath and then clear my throat,
This has to be spoken rather than wrote,
My heart is pounding like a jackhammer,
Pardon me if I stutter or stammer,
Whatever you do please don't laugh at me,
Don't make this harder than it has to be,
If you're frightened then for gods sake chill out,
You don't even know what this is about,
But on the other hand please don't clam up,
Leaving me hanging like some poor lost pup,
What I'd like is you to say something back,
I just hope that it's not "hit the road Jack",
Say what's on your mind and don't condescend,
Do not be worried that you might offend,
I say what I mean and mean what I say,
I hope that it won't make you turn away,
But I can no longer keep this inside,
It's not the sort of thing that one should hide,
So I'll make this as plain as it can be,
This is exactly what you mean to me&;#8230;