i.
the strongest urge
to carve the word "home"
on your lips--
i have yet to discover why it pulses  within me, flaring up at every touch,
and leaving residual fingerprints on the inside of my skull.

ii.
was never really good at learning languages, but the french do know how to speak otherwise--
speaking in tongues (passionately speaking) is a pastime that looks right for our inquisitive mouths.

iii.
seal every promise not with pinky fingers, nor swears on holy bibles, or unfortunate gravestones--
no, please seal mine
with a kiss.