Him: You speak to a part of me that I'd long forgotten.

I'd tucked it away with intentions to go back on a rainy day, but weather conditions were akin to Southern Cal.

Precipitation was scarce and it never rained.

That is until you stormed into my life.

Bringing with you a sweet mist that turned into a downpour and I was reminded of the date I’d made with myself.

You see, you show me...me.

I see my reflection in your eyes and I am vain so I don’t want to look away.

I will not look away.

 

I cannot look away...

 

Me: Please don’t ever look away —

Your eyes were like the windows of a prison cell that I had called home . .

I was locked in.

Looking through them I caught a glimpse of what freedom looks like —

I broke away . .

not because I didn’t like the way freedom appeared

but because of what I feared

What was on the outside of these walls I had no idea

it sure was beautiful tho —

Magical. ✨

in so many ways

I wanted to leave, but my heart begged me to stay .

I could still feel your warming stare piercing through the depths of my existence.

The hairs raised on the back of my neck & my hands were now holding a puddle of sweat —

My heart was racing . .

 In a hurry to love you forever .

I asked her to slow down , worried she might crash

As anxious as she was , she never did .

She was beating a tune I’d never heard her play before.

In the midst of it, I heard “love him, love him , love him — with every synchronized breath.

I looked back at you . .

In that moment I knew that loving you was loving myself 🤞🏽

A smile so inviting flashed across your face  that I didn’t even bother looking both ways before crossing the line —

Your lips felt like soft pillows where I would rest mine . .

for eternity.

I was home .  .

I am home . ❤️