My love
you are
everything that a home should be
safe and warm
strong and secure
steadfast and sure.
As I lie tightly enfolded
awake while you sleep
my fingertips trace your back
trailing down the curve of your spine
and back up to your shoulder blades
back and forth
in lazy patterns
every inch of my fortress
memorized.
I write on your skin,
Mahal kita
because I do
I love you
and did you know
that even sleeping
you can take my breath away?
Evenstarlight 