I always have this image in my head
of waking up slowly
there’s this moment where i feel no boundaries
waking up is a beautiful thing
it means that whatever happened in the day before is erased
its a soft pleasant surprise when you realize you’re alive
and on this planet to live another day
and in this image I have in my head you’re always there
stirred a moment before me
& I come to realize it’s you gazing upon me that allows me to lift my lids
and look up
& thank god I get to see your face again

You’ll never know the power your love gives me
its an addiction cigarettes are jealous of
& darling you’ll never know how high you lift my heart
with every moment you look at me, I know.
I know you love me

You love me.
Lord, what a blessed girl I am.

That I, a girl with nothing but a maiden name
can call you mine.

goodnight.