even
celestial arias cease for this one
moment ephemeral. his eyes climb
into mine. soul canyons. timeless.
limpid thoughts. ebullient ragged breath.
floating on the newborn pool of our union.
clothes like stepping stones on the grass.
the sheen of our slippery
skin reflects. the
night sky holds
its breath.
he says, 'I love you.'
mute
angels startle. wings flutter. fall
silent.
worlds stop dancing to listen.
my answer trips.