i want to

i want to know your mind 

and your body

your eyes

and the way you’d hold me 

i want to taste your life 

and your laughter

love’s a knife

death comes after

i want to see your skin

and your bones

breathe you in

make you home

i want to touch your heart 

and your face

your broken parts

put them back into place

i want to hear your love 

and your fears

cry in your arms

whisper in my ear

i want to feel your hands

and your lips 

your gentleness

and your bliss 

i want to take up your time

and your breath

the space in your mind

and your bed 

(swans mate for life, or so i've heard)