love (xoxo)

by soomin lee

when i close my eyes

you stand looking in the mirror

fingers brushing against the pane

as if it were one of your contemporary art projects

just the way i like it

xoxo xoxo

you turn and your eyes open wide

fingers leave the tapestry of glass, rest by your sides

rush of tingles, wondrous to feel

just the way i like it

xoxo xoxo

you leap into my arms

fingers curl my hair, you giggle

warming my heart

just the way i like it

xoxo xoxo

you lift your head to look at me

fingers brush against my lips

my heart does cartwheels

(or are they somersaults)

around and around and around and around and around

just the way i like it

xoxo xoxo

opening my eyes

to see my reflection in the mirror

fingerprints staining smooth glass

to perfect with imperfection

memories painted on the pane

and my heart beats again

just the way i liked it

xoxo xoxo