“The Kisses Given”

She looks up at me and I wonder for the millionth time, “Does she know?”

Does she know that I constantly run my fingers through her hair because it reminds me that she’s still here, she hasn’t disappeared yet

I kiss her forehead because it’s her mind that I’ve fallen in love with

I kiss her cheeks because it’s her smile that lights up my entire life

I kiss her ears because she’s the only one who listens without any judgement

I kiss her forearms because her scars only add to the beauty she possesses

I kiss her chest because it holds her heart, the only thing that can shatter mine

I kiss her stomach because she claims she’s fat so I need to show her that I love her for what she has

I kiss her thighs, not because I want to devour what’s between them, but because I respect it

I kiss her calf’s because they’re strong and are willing to carry me when I can’t get up

But ...

I’m terrified of her feet because if they ever choose to walk out of my life

Life as I know it will be hell

* In dedication to me, my girlfriend wrote this and gave me permission to post. I hope the people who read this love it just as much as I do because she is very gifted and talented and this right here shows *