I Don’t Want Surface-Level Love

I want to touch you.

F i r s t w i t h w o r d s,
t h e n w i t h s k i n.

I want to run a finger
across your lower lip;
brush the back of my hand
along the side of your face;
trace the shadow of a beard
on your jawline, just shaved.

I want to know you.

F i r s t t h e l i g h t,
t h e n t h e d a r k.

I want to feel the rhythm
from the inside of your heart;
hold hands with your soul
as we dance in your dreams;
visit each of your nightmares
and still choose what I’ve seen.

I reckon this one will become longer in future iterations. 



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