rose petals
drift—slowly—
then meet,
igniting a
passion
that trembles
the soul

She laughed
“There you are”
like I was tucked under covers or hiding around the corner
like I didn’t emerge with blood soaked hands
having fought tooth and nail

I found you she squealed
reaching out for me

and god did I drop
with nothing short of relief

Because to come back to her little laugh
and find her effortless grin

I could finally remind her
or maybe it was me
her confidence came
from that little me.

i do know that i love you!
why would you ever question that?

did you not see me etching
your name on the moon?

did the ground not erupt hard enough
when i declared my love to the world?

if my love for you
is not loud enough

make it known
for i will make

even my whispers
shake the Earth

Weeks without response
Has our friendship ended or
Will you soon return

Single whipping flame
Maybe that is what I am
Sparked by unknowing