cold lips on my au naturel shoulder,
make me sigh;
involuntary melodies play in my head,
making me groove to the touch.

chasing highs, lick my lips,
to taste your whereabouts.
walk in the memory lane,
darling, you're everywhere.

you're that comforting silence,
as i read by the fire place.
that petichor, ghost of smiles,
when i gaze from the window.

my old comfortable sneakers,
smell of that old old book tucked away.
that sundress that lost its light,
coffee brewed, aroma so pure.

blanket and bear from when I was 6,
Barbie and Ken, finally.
not a once upon a time
but a happily ever after.

you're that bed time story,
i never forgot- always subconscious.
that song that's stuck and,
just won't go away- won't.

tranquility of braiding hair,
as you run your fingers.
blow some air, your sweet fragrance.
in my make believe reality.

you make me wanna change,
change my Hasleys tonight.
so, tune into the radio.
smile to Ed Sheeran and you.

2:00 A.M and i'm lost.
giggling and reminiscing.
future plans and timelines.
playing pretend makes me happy.

scribbling on a notepad.
all things mushy and endearing.
drawing hearts.
(ones I dislike, not hate)

I'm falling for your eyes,
but they don't know me yet.

for, i don't wanna wake up,
tomorrow.

only to lose my counterfeit.

my only happy place.

my sunshine in broad daylight.

without you,

be a void.
vacuum.

and,
incompl