I fell in love with you.
I fell in love with you because you talk with passion in your voice.
I fell in love with you for the hope you always carry around
like a handkerchief in your back pocket,
I fell in love with you for the simple things,
like the fact that you remember
i like ice cubes in my milk,
and you remember that
i will not hang up the phone
until i know everything is okay.
i fell in love with you because you kiss me when i’m sick
even though you hate the sniffles.
because your hugs feel like home,
and you hold my hand when we cross the street,
and you call me on your way home from work,
and there is no place i’d rather be
at any given time i am with you.
you gave me the type of love that slams you in the chest
and knocks the air
right out of your lungs.
the type of love that blinds you.
but when that love arrived at my front door wearing a
sweaty black tee shirt and basketball shorts,
i trusted you to guide me,
and so you took my shaky hands in yours
and you held on.
    -you keep me grounded.