Everything in Between

I want you to lay under the sky with me as hues of green peek through backlit trees

I want to look over and see you smile back at me

as I hold my breath

and take in the view of you like I just pressed ‘pause’ on my screen

I want you to lay your head on my chest and tell me about the things you’ve seen,

the good,

the bad

and everything in between

I want you to look me in the eyes and tell me you feel safe with me.

Tell me some of your hopes

Some of your dreams

You can tell me anything you please

I want to kiss your forehead and tell you how you put my mind at ease

It feels like the chaos subsides

And my thoughts settle when you’re sitting right next to me

I want to tell you that though I don’t know what the future holds I’m just happy you exist in the same space and time with me.