i can breathe the smoke
from your lungs
drink the bourbon
from your tongue.

just promise your hands
will never leave my hips
and to keep kissing laughter
across my lips.

my dear, continue whispering
'i love you' into my hair.
and for it to be your voice
that breaks the morning air.

and if you ever change your mind,
to leave with the next sun,
promise to break my heart gently,
my love, i have only one.