and now my problem is-
that i love you- have felt those moments-
and last night opened up to you so tenderly
in a way i'm not used to peeling my skin.
And you held me.
rocked me gently-
i felt whole beside you-
felt waves of passion rock through me-
my body is full with you
and today my skin feels different-
the light is softer
or maybe, i'm less afraid.

Because yes, i fell for you-
instantly- and that moment is still cherished
and a bit clouded by the months
to follow that-
but there's still a physicality that has
just become me
and i'm feeling your pulse
seconds before the tide comes to take you
for good this time-

what parting words do you spend
when you know the ending is done?

-a.