A True Valentine's Day
Yes, it’s that time of year again.
You are expected to swear your heart
to me and to me alone. But it’s too
cliché I think. Don’t give me your heart.
Do not give it to me and I will not
ask you to either. Not yet. It is too early
to give into clichés. But I do have one
request. Please give me your ears.
Yes, your ears before your heart. I want
to know what I sound like to you, what
kind of music you love. And please, while
we are at it; I would like your eyes.
Let me see you through your eyes. Let me see
where they wander, and show me all that
they have seen. Yes, that’s not cliché
at all. And please, may I have your hand?
Show me your hand and its scars and
bruises. Show me all the places you’ve
been and the other hands it’s held. I want
to hold it too. May I have your hand?
Yes, I would like your ears, eyes, and hands
before I have your heart. Please give me
a love that I can see and touch, and I will
trust you, and myself, with our hearts.