Blood Covenant

I love you
because you bite,
because my nakedness is your light,
because your darkness
is my home...

I love you because
your lips cradle our addiction
on long, lazy trips on a runaway train.
Because you have kissed my soul
and caressed my body.

I love you
because you comprehend
my deceptive truth;
Because you are beautiful
and sensual...
and your conversation is decadent.

I love you
because you are a wonderful place to be.
Because you say, "I love you"
with the honesty
that only a child could muster.

I love you
because I love loving you,
watching you,
listening to your voice,
feeling every part of your universe
against my skin.

I love you
because you surround me
like an umbrella of stars.
Because you love the way I love you.

I love you...
I love you...
I love you...