Nobody sees a flower, really. It is so small. It takes time. We haven't time and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.
—Georgia O'Keeffe
I Want
I want
to write more than words
that say I love you.
I want
to write poetry that fills
your heart with ecstasy,
your mind with wonder,
your body with burning desire.
I want
to write words
which move your eyes to tears,
fill your ears with the sweetness
of the loon’s lonely cry.
I want
to write words
you’ll remember more than a memory.
I want
to be the adventure
about to be taken,
the kiss of your lips’ longing.
I want
to be the dream your soul dreams
as you lay naked in your sleep.