I Love You

I LOVE YOU Tired, it slips out of my mouth Like releasing a deep breath Before falling into meditative rest In my mind, heart, and soul My mantra, like a regenerative ointment On the hurt we both feel When I spew dragon's fire all over you, While trying to protect your dignity So strong, you are open to accepting These worn out words from a bum outside your doorstep Rattling the gate, like a Tibetan chime Waiting to return the favor The envelope inside the package bursts open Awakened, with the second chance you give, A message that wraps me up in fine cashmere Only to comfort my inner child that needs to be close to your precious heart Laughter, I love it when it comes in your shade, When we fall in unison, or we catch up to each other The moment of synchronicity feels finally full With room for more