The Heart and the Soul

I carry a leather-bound journal full of letters and signatures I hold in my hands - a piece of yellowed paper It has the shape of your lips next to a X and O The mouth that said my name ever so tenderly They told me that love was the perfect voice The one you hear when Midnight strikes You can trust me with your secrets I won't tell a soul - I promise you Your teeth shine like a constellation Your laugh echoes through the whole choir Brings forth a new day - you tell me about your fears I cherish the grains of sand that represent the seconds You are the only person I know who can freeze time The first time I noticed it was when we embraced Stood still and I felt immortal Your heartbeat is music to my ears Eternal life is our reward Seeking the right word is a task for a Poet We never kissed because our lips were too dry So when I saw the outline of your mouth next to promises I treasured your name - the signature I read over and over Your breath smells of peppermint A couple tells us that we are made for each other Hidden behind my mask - I want to hear you sing The book of hymns written centuries ago Your lips form a perfectly shaped heart Leaving your love for all to see I remember Time - he was an academic Monotone was how he spoke You gave me a lecture on how to sit up straight You put your fingers through my hair And told me "Sweetheart, I've got to go.." Please let me know if this poem finds you in good health If words were currency - I would have much wealth Your lipstick is a pretty shade because it is natural I love how you make time stand still The power you have over me is incredible I will always love you