IN A WORLD WHERE I CAN'T SAY I LOVE YOU

 I weave your smile into my writings.

your colors tinge every line

I don't believe in the stars- but you do, so i read your horoscope and plan our days accordingly

I read every book you recommend, I sit through a thousand movies

without once reaching for my phone

I listen to your favourite songs

and memorize the lyrics so i can sing along with you.

I grab evey chance to see your eyes light up.

I cook for you whenever the sky hangs down heavy

I would spend forever scrubbing the smell of fresh garlic from my fingers and wiping onion tears from my eyes if it meant that your plate will never be empty.

Your name has a seat in every prayer i speak

its always a hearbeat away from amen.

I wait, I worry, I listen , I cry

make, undo, run, drive

I place three sprigs of lavender in your pillowcase to soften your sleep

In a world where i can't say love i say nothing atall.