Endlessly

a love like that- imagined- dreamed-
painted upon---
it's only to hide the scars.

the places where shells and flesh have tried to hang on-
dance out the pain-
become everything that it's supposed to be---
true love like that.

it's only separation is the fine shadow
between hate- and that's where the fun comes in-
where the mud is bound to get in between your toes-
i can't wait until you're frustrated with me-
when you can't stand the essence of me
and are left smiling-
because really? what else is there to say?
love is me and like that-

you'd don't ever want to let go- because you know.
you know that i'm the same way- sewn to you by these shadows-
that the mornings when you're grumpy
and ready to pour paint over my spirit-
that lapse in judgement and communication--
that's what is keeping me from ripping apart these seams.
that's what keeps me here and falling madly--endlessly in love with you.

-a.