I didn’t fear you. I feared us. Furthermore, I feared what could have been. Furthermore, I feared what could be. Furthermore, I feared the connection we had between each other. The toxicity because I could grasp the danger.

— Dominic Riccitello

I didn’t know what it was, who I was or who he was. I just knew what we could have become as one.

— Dominic Riccitello

I don’t believe he deserves the thousands of poems I’ve written about him, but life doesn’t follow rules. We do things for people who don’t necessarily deserve it. But we liked it, we loved it and fell in love enough to write about it.

— Dominic Riccitello

I don’t remember his face or the place we ate. I only remember how he grabbed my hand and his voice when he spoke of his dad.

— Dominic Riccitello

I don’t want content. I want slight fear. Anxiety. I want a longing devotion for a twist of absence. The feeling of complete isn’t quite pleasing.

— Dominic Riccitello

I fear falling in love and understanding why.

— Dominic Riccitello

If I had amnesia, I know I would fall in love with you all over again.

— Dominic Riccitello

If you’re in a relationship and find yourself constantly using “we” instead of “I” - stop. You are more than your relationship.

— Dominic Riccitello

I gave him my heart without thinking how it would feel if he returned it.

— Dominic Riccitello

I knew I’d be troubled, but who knew awhile meant forever?

— Dominic Riccitello