Red Lipstick
placed cautiously upon
your cheek
amber eyes bright
with desires new
promise
my love
my faith
I knew you wouldn’t mind
the sticky-sweet stain
of outdated beauty products
the spider lashes
& heavy liner
I knew that one kiss
would be enough
your clouded judgement
my love
my faith
the day sings us sonnets
of whispered adoration
we smile in secret
& I lean towards
you only to plant
one more kiss
upon the soft flesh
of your pink cheek
my love
my faith
let us go
my hand resting in the
crook of your arm
just like a gentle-
woman should
leading the way
to a new world
