And on The First Day

And I kissed you first

because I could not risk

the angels carrying me away

as I knew this was heaven

when our eyes did meet

and you stood before me

dynamic as a kaleidoscope-

beautiful and ever changing,

I could not quite capture it all

like the reflection of sunlight

on a virgin lagoon-you left me in awe.

And I wanted to capture this image of you,

a thousand images of you.

Because anything less,

would be unjust in recalling your smile

As I have seen it,

when you pull your lips from mine

and find me grinning in admiration

because I cannot believe I am this close to you.

And when you lay across my chest

and slumber so soundly,

I know in this moment

I have found my contentment

as I trail my fingers

across the small of your back

while I embrace you tighter 

than the tattoos that hug your shoulders

And there are so many movements

beating inside my chest

like a thousand tiny fists 

knocking on your door

curious to know if you will answer...