Love is …

laid bare and exposed
letting your soul be seen

offering up your skin
and not getting cut

allowing scars to be touched
understood and caressed

weeping tears of wonder
not of sadness

being terrified
but pushing past the fear

taking a risk
and reaching out a hand

feeling special and cherished
and worth more than nothing

wanting to lavish your love
so they feel cherished too

love is …

this feeling
right here
inside
of
me