Encounters

You smell
Like October
You stick to my fingers
To my hips
I’m falling, I want to fall
My chest hurts from happiness
You’re holding me
Tight
You put my hair behind my ears
You are gentle as your fingers tremble
You whisper
Tonight, you’re my deformity
You are hungry for life
Fragile
Beats
Of two hearts
Separated by skin
Love is this second
I swear
Forever, you add