decision

and the way you are...
in a minute you could be jealous, barely three,
you're warning me.

and the way you are...
loving me. Me and only and really me.
What you and I seek is only what we need

did we get it? do we have it?
I'm swallowing "I love you"s almost as
fast as I breathe,

my legs are weak,
because what I remember today
is the way you insist on pleasing me,

and that long-hidden vulnerability...
it is my honor that you let it out for me.
I stroke it protectively, I promise I will

respect it, hold it close and gingerly
not expect, but hope for the best
and that this is it, IT. For you and me

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