There’s a rhythm now,
in the way we move
a quiet call and response
as natural as breath,
shared between us in every moment
as we compose our song together.
Your hand finds mine
and the chorus kicks in
Sometimes a big band number, sometimes a gentle symphony,
depending on the context of our hearts
and the surrounding notes of our lives
I feel softer when you look at me,
your eyes gentle and knowing,
searching for another way to express
What I already know –
that you love me
You don’t need to find words,
Flowers are sweet but unnecessary
It’s in the hush between our laughter,
That I hear it- the harmony of us.
It’s in the way you lip sync to your favorite songs,
eyes lit like stage lights just for me –
I watch you, and my whole chest smiles.
It’s how you pull me into your arms,
tight and warm,
Where I feel like I’m finally in key –
safe enough to be
Any and every rendition of me.
slowly,
I’ve started tuning myself
not to please,
but to offer something real.
Something whole.
The best version of me,
written just for you.
I want to be your melody.
I want to memorize the chords of your heart
And sing a song that resonates
Strong enough to make you feel
as complete as you’ve helped me become
While we play our song.
CaliStray 