Imprint

For a moment be still, 
in effort to remember 
a time and place...
if you are able and willing

the force of your nature
unpredictable

like a selfish, untraceable thief 
stealing 
all within reach 
of my common sense
and dignity

no expectation or pretense
as your sunshine smile 
effortlessly traces
my sudden salty skin

those feelings 
which are immeasurable as they begin
yet taste vaguely familiar 
to my fragmented soul

and the absence of wind and words 
quickly unfold

in a terminal second
or a year's measure of time

as my childlike eyes
and once protected heart 
lift 
and align 
into the perfect light
that is you

Behind your face 
placed
forever inside mine

embedded in my body's 
every cell

transforming DNA

racing through 
and above
what used to be my stoic defense 

immediately weak 
behind my needs and knees
defenseless

in control and fearless
of everything 

despite all of this
but 
what is the grace
and presence
of
your
Love