The night sky hung over us like a mirror
We moved from one side to the other
Your body, your air, your breath next to mine.

You made me laugh until my stomach hurt
Balancing on scales
We trace the lines on a map with our fingers
I like that you too, are a keeper
A dreamer of words.

You engulfed my body with yours
I check my jealousy
Whenever I feel it
Closing and blinking out
Another love from my mind
Our lips didn't kiss
Just yet
Deciding to take it slow
In the tent of the night
Where we slept on dirt and insects.

You portray a buzzing, a bee
And described me as an extraordinary treat
Opening my chest up when words
Float out of other people's mouthes
I allow every word to matter
And I keep it deep within me
Because I know how much I need it.

You wrapped yourself around me
Feeling my ribs, my bones, my body
Pulling me onto you
I sigh in the desire
My mouth opening and sighing
In and out of stories
Secrets
You seem to express yourself
With a tender charismatic ease.

You're the mystery they said
The smart one
A philosopher
I open the door to music
To painted dreams
Let's see.