Fell
Longing's imagination.
Bedding pushed to the floor You turn toward me with a subtle smirk Naked, using your arm as a pillow Asking, “When did you know?” My response hanging Watching a flicker grow in your eyes My fingers tracing your sunlit hip Across ribs, then breast Along neck, along chin A nervous inhale past your parted lips Still, your eyes holding mine Prying for an answer What if the magic broke The sacred Made known A moment Held dearest No longer my own? Leaves fell and crunched underfoot A low, bright sun and chill in the air We walked through sighing woods You shivered, cheeks red My hands retreating to pockets And I asked, “Are your cold?” My heart Your answer A smile I’d never seen you wear Your hand snatching mine Fingers entwining as you said, “No.”
Bonus: For the Love of Lyrics
You’ve haunted me all my life Through endless days and countless nights There was a storm when I was just a kid Stripped the last coat of innocence
—Death Cab for Cutie, You’ve Haunted Me All My Life