The L Word

This is more than just a hopeful hello.

Like a semiotic use of a smile.

And her smile warmed me in ways a jacket never could.

And I would hold onto it like I never could.

If only I ever could...

Am I ugly enough for you?

But who is you in this context?

Only YOU know

So let me know, while I try to decipher these disguises.

I can't even mention the L word, because I may take an L if I say the word.

So, I will L the word more than ever

Like the L word of a letter.

Or how much I L the actual word of the letters that latch together to make the 'L' stand out in your name better.

As if it can get any better...

Just want to repeat it forever.

Like Love, like Light, like Lust, like Life.

Fall with me, aimlessly, amongst the Laurel Leaves.

- CH