imprinted on my heart
in minuscule cursive letters
are three words
that sweep courage off its feet
lingering at the roof of my mouth
clambering over each other
to be let out
out
out
swallowing them is futile
so I whisper it instead
"I love you"

Esther L. Krenzin

For the first time in my life
I am free-falling in your gaze
sinking further and further
in love
helpless against the current
as it pulls me along
for the ride
powerless against the way you eyes
glean secrets untouched by
the light of day
past the weight of flesh and bone
to this ******, bruised thing
that beats beats beats
your name

Esther L. Krenzin

Your eyes
clear as a noon day sky
bluer than the ocean
full of stars as they settle on mine
I find myself wishing on those stars
"make this moment last forever"
and in the absence of butterflies
there is a sinking
a falling (in love)
a coming home