love is always sharing oxygen

reaching, finding blinding love,
beneath all light and sound.
bequeathed to us, sweet safety
nestled numbly underground.

blood rush, cheek blush, a wanting
wandering hands warming wet skin.
keep your eyes shut tight, deep breath,
because the air is getting thin.

exhale, and I will breathe you in,
if you say I'm yours to keep.
day breaks, rain falls, and flowers grow,
as their roots sing us to sleep.