“To Mr. Love”
If someone asked me about love,
I’d tell them about you.
I’d tell them about the memories that are embedded in my brain
About the very first spark we had on a Friday night under the stars
I’d tell them how it feels to be nurtured
And cared for
I’d tell them about the way you looked at me
And how it always made my stomach feel funny
I’ll tell them how you would hold your sweatshirt above my head
So my newly straightened hair wouldn’t get wet.
A smile that never was turned upside down
I’d tell them with the right person
Love can be warm
And easy
It can be everything
If I had to tell someone about love,
I’d tell them I learned it all from you.
-Grace