giddy, stupid, obnoxious love

I love the way
we don't just peck
are kisses linger
slowly

a kiss goodbye could make us late
I like the way you touch my face
temple, cheek jaw and chin  
a simple touch
and my heart hammers ridiculously
as If I am a schoolgirl

In love for the first time
even as I hang my toes over the cliff
and the part of me thats been hurt screams
danger
and the other part give in

you whisper gentle french
sweet words of endearment

and with you I glow and laugh
unresearved
as If I was young and had never been
hurt

even on bad days
you make me smile
and I hope to keep you for
a little while