Love Sense -Because I Love You

What it feels like to be loved,

Is it the way you hold my hand in the dark,

Or the way you kiss my cheeks

When I'm feeling down,

Or how your warmth engulfs me

Like a second skin.

What it smells like to be loved,

Is it a homecooked meal

After a long day of work,

Or your fragrant skin

After a shower,

Or your freshly washed hair.

What it looks like to be loved,

Is it the photo album

On our nightstand,

Or the silly videos

I save on my phone,

Or the sight of your chest rising and falling

as you sleep peacefully.

What it tastes like to be loved,

Is it sugary sweet

Like Christmas candy canes,

Or smooth and savory

like Mama's famous lasagna,

Or hot and spicy

Like red savina peppers.

What it sounds like to be loved,

Is it the way you laugh,

Or how you say "I love you"

Even when I don't love myself,

Or when you tell me I can do anything.