Three quick seconds

Even if your mind is right now
a spoiled head of lettuce

your heart can split wide open
with bright light of love.

My mouth and fingers can resist
to run and grab your ear

but my eyes can no longer hide
how amazing a creature you are.

The one I love so much has let
me play tents while homeless

where all those wailing ghosts
could never touch us.

Quietly, I'll slip into your bed
at night while you're dreaming

and without making a sound
I'll steal your heart's anguish.

I know you see these words
and feel them plant their seeds

if you sing to them a beautiful
song they will dance for you

and tickle your sides for no more
than three quick seconds.