I wish...

... you would say "good night" at least, i'd know you're safe
... you would say "how are you?" and mean it
not just asking for the sake of asking
but really wanting to know.

...you would say "i care about you" instead of "have you eaten?"
...you would say "how was your day?" instead of "how's work?"
work is but a small part of my day
and there were twenty more interesting things that happened.

... tell me your innermost thoughts instead of banalities
... share your dreams so i can help you reach them
don't hold back because i don't know what you want
i don't mind the secrets, but lies are a different story.

... you would stop saying "i love you" all the time
i love hearing it and...
i know you do, but let me feel it instead
it will soon lose its meaning for me if you don't.