I would rather

I would rather

I would rather

you are grumpy with me

if I am annoying

I would rather

you shout at me

if I trigger your anger

I would rather 

you say no to me

if I ask for too much

I would rather

see you cry

if you are feeling tender

I would rather

you shut me up

if there is no end to my words

I would rather

you are straight with me

if you need space 

there can never be too much clarity

too much respect

too much vulnerability

between us

hearing your voice

has never hurt me