your lips are heavy
like the sea
crashing waves
heavy words
every splash every syllable
i cherish

your eyes are bright
but murky
mysterious like your feelings
like your meaning
you're hard to figure out
but once ive got you
ive got you

your smile
is energizing
when i am the reason your lips part
and your imperfectly perfect teeth shine through
i feel like I've won
but no trophy
no award
no certificate
just the gratification
of your love

your arms
hold me tight
when i feel alone
you squeeze harder
and before the air fills my lungs once again
i am overwhelmed
with your voice
a whisper
telling me
“im here”

your chest
broad and encompassing
swallows my fragile form whole
and before i am aware of what has happened
a warmth
covers me
the echo of your heart thumping
in my head
lulls me to bed
and before i lose the daylight behind my eyes
i thank god
you are mine