& when we kissed

it wasn't lips we missed

but something else

something bigger

than the ocean

& all it's ships

something prettier

than late night jazz

& swingin' hips

we were searching

for the divine

something we haven't felt

in a long long time---

something sacred

something true

something rust-free 

something nothing like me,

and you.

i mean, 

this is love that

sucks the warmth

straight outta your lungs

fucking beautiful

& never to be undone.

this is like home

& like your song

and when i can't hear you 

i swear i don't know how to get along

i swear i simply cannot exist

or know my right

from your wrong.

so please, promise you'll stay this time 

& i promise i'll give you ever drop of ink in my rhyme.