2008

Cordially Invited

the ability to see beauty defines us

appreciation in perspective defines our own beauty

i allow myself to honor those with my love

only when i find an admiration for the way their mind works

to crack a smile when i hear your thoughts

is my loudest, physical act of my love for you

verbalization of the mechanics of your brain

subtle, slow, whispered expressions of your opinions

even in screaming frustration

acts as a leaking of who you are

and the drips of the stuff your soul is made of

provokes my desire to crawl into your head

live to be deafened by the shouting connections in your mind

more simply, in the desirable process of getting to know you

you assist me in getting to know myself

break me, break my walls, break my foundation

i depend on you and you and you

to stretch and grip my malleable form

within you demands my motivation

help me peel my faults

and layer me with what you will

let me decide what to keep

drag me, walk me, carry me

to where you are

"expression" beckons criticism

"cordially invited" is understanding

ideas and thoughts, i am grateful for you to share

drive me to comprehend

and not to comprehend at all

i live to feel your words

i live to feel them shape me