How can I tell you how I long
to hold you?
What words will ever capture the essence
of the way I feel when you're near me?
How can I capture the sound
of my heart's hastened pace, or the skips
you cause in it?
Is there any way to contain
the way muscles feel when I stop them
from reaching for you?
How could I ever tell you that I wish
for you to be in my arms,
against my breast,
warm, protected, and safe?
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