I think love is found
In unique communication.
It's found in the way she tells me
"Fortify. Do well. Dominate others."
Each morning
As I walk out our apartment door.
To our neighbors,
It probably sounds like an odd war cry
But I know
That she's telling me to have a good day
And to be strong when if the day gets tough
It's found in the way
She says, "leprosy!"
Instead of "I love you."
Because love is a scary word
For someone who's been left before
But Sid the Sloth
Says "Leprosy!"
When asked about the L-word,
So that's what we use too.
It's found in the way
That she won't hug me hello
But she'll hold my pinky on walks
And tonight she sat on top of my knees tonight
On the couch
Just to be annoying.
I think love is found in unique communication.
I know she loves me.
And I know her love for me
Is special
And personal
After all, with nearly 8 billion people
On this planet,
How many can say
That they're wished "leprosy and goodnight"
Each night
From across the living room?
04/19/24