I like my lover

so I took what was left of him
kept it in my pocket
safe from the rain 

they say you were an astronaut 
a miracle maker
a son of the unknown
a mender of space 

You fondled oceans with your smile
gathered birds under your fingertips
fed them the secrets of your past 

You became larger than anything I could hold
a thousand dreams stitched together
slipped into the body of a man

You are a hurricane of wonder 
I watch you from afar 
knowing
you could drill me into the ground
or lift me above the trees

for now I gather the things about you 
you have let fall from your skin 
I kiss them as I sleep

If you ever find yourself on your way 
towards me
I will let you into the space between my ribs
and see where I placed 
your name

Reviews

[Ripped Denim 💜]

An expression of love that seems to transcend crude bodily limits. Very well done! The metaphors are particularly striking. What a world this would be if more people felt this way.

I also raised an eyebrow (for the briefest moment) at "you could drill me into the ground." :-b

[thespaceinmybed]

haha yes it was meant to be a bit dirty :) I'm glad you liked it!