I’ve put my lips on him
And dragged him into a kiss
It was a clumsy kiss
Like it was the first time while I was doing this
I breathed lots of love in
And I won’t breathe it out
I’ll keep it my heart and my lungs
Certainly, without doubt
With James I was aware of my fears
But I was feeling present, not tied to them
Not scared of my life through the years
I was feeling relieved
of any scattered thoughts or beliefs
Joyful like I found a treasure
covered in autumn leaves
Light and floating like I didn’t care
Dancing happy in a field of lavender
James told me my voice is pretty
And that I should speak louder and more often
And that he loves when my words soften
That he wants me fired up
Because that’s what makes me create
Through art I become not afraid
He took me higher and higher
Loving me, my poems and my burning fire
He made me feel dreamy and safe
And the night deepen his charms
‘Til I slowly fell asleep in his arms.