If you feel too much
How long can you hold fast
Before your heart grows
Weary
How long can you take in
Before you let go?

Drinking in
Until who knows when

Sinking in
To nourish your core

Swollen stem
The sweetness grows
To always want for more

Sees and hears
Knows and reveres
Just as you are

Holds and cares
Gives and shares
Just as you are

Waits and seeks
Proud and meek
Just as you are

Shores and keeps
Laughs and weeps
Just as you are

Speaks and feels
Hides and reveals
Just as you are

Every time I weave the words
Another part of me
Unravels

Love if you can
Use words if necessary

‘Being in love is often disabling’

– Charlie Parr

A steady respect and affection
Was afforded until the day
A daring premise
Alighted hearts 
In an irresistible way

A bright light surrounded
Onlookers observed
Listeners were silenced 
Smile wide-eyed

A weighty burden lifted
The air electrified
All other noise trivial
The only story, now