carpe diem

branches

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i told you about a tree and
how its branches reminded me of hands reaching toward the sky in praise for their Creator
and your eyes reminded me why I love both the trees and their Creator

i told you I write because I can never say what I want to out loud
i said I need time in order to articulate
and you said you can never articulate
but I disagree

i told you I'm glad you're mine
because you're the first person I've met that beats Paul Rudd on my list of favorite things
and you laughed and said you're glad I'm yours

i told you I want to love you
and you said you think you love me
and that was enough because it was honest
and it confirmed my love for you

-ch