Hold me the way Arizonans hang to clouds
during monsoons,
The way bards capture
moments into creation,
The way wings catch air.
Run your fingers over the scars
on my skin you never knew about,
Don't ask, just feel.
Whisper sweet nothings into my ear,
Make me believe in a better time than now.
Show me
that this
is only
the beginning
to long nights
spent in each other's
breaths,
Breathe me.
Kiss the darkest corners of my mind,
Take it all.
Take the pillows, the mattress,
The clothes,
I only want you.
Replace the noose around my neck
With your arms,
Tell me it'll be okay.
Lie to me.
