Damè

I whisper your name to break the silence

I'm resigned to you now

Imagination gives me what I want

It makes you tower above me, my protection

I must remind myself to breathe when I'm around you

I must force the air back out of my lungs

For in that exchange I am home

My hand slides into yours effortlessly 

I stand and feel the warmth of your hand

on the small of my back, guiding me, leading me

My breath catches as you slide your arm around me and pull me into you

Pressing my body into yours

My heart pounds in my ears like a storm

Waves crash in my belly

You are my shore

It is terrifying to touch you

sadness, longing, guilt

heat

desire

I am glowing just being near you

Needing to drown in you

Please just brush my lips with your finger

Please just touch my neck

Please, just, please

Is it real, this thing?

I could make you happy,

I could make you love me,

I could disappear completely. 

     - "Do You Sleep" Mary Lambert