i used to think i was too impure
to be loved by someone
as angelic as you

however
i've come to realize
that love is not celestial
not virginal, pure
far from immaculate
sometimes love is as sinful as it gets
sharing your flaws
with someone just as ****** up as you

love is raw
painfully sweet
love rolls you over slowly
and stabs in the heart
love is penitent
love is forgiving
love is holy
not in the spotless, ethereal way

your voice is my holy water
cleansing
your arms are my church
the place i return to every time i need a solace