The two red moons

on both of your cheeks

frame your face

and make your eyes

stand out

like your personality

you always stand out

the centre of attention

you hide behind

a big bright smile

and jokes and puns

and dumb silly words

all your insecurities

that you're not enough

your inflated ego

just a mask

of all your shortcomings

not as strong

not as creative

not as smart

but you are more

more than enough

no need to try

and become like others

you're your own person

don't be scared

and don't you worry

for we love you

for who you are

I love you

probably more than

I should

I wonder

would you hate me

if you knew

how much I care for you

but we've never been normal

never will be

so I let myself

get lost in the half-moons

around your eyes red

on your arms and legs yellow

trace them with my eyes

longing to touch them

with my fingers reverently

run my hands along your skin

sooth any pain

make the stress fall away

kiss and nibble on your lips

and hold you in my arms

keep you from harm's way

I've never been good

at expressing emotions

but know that

you have always been my favourite

ever since we were little

and I can only hope

that I'm your favourite too