I feel the words before they are ever spoken

“You take my breath away”

Is written all over your face

Is in the depth your gaze holds

As your eyes peer into my soul

Is in the harsh exhale of air

Escaping your lips

Is in the flex of your muscles

As your body prepares to hold me

I know the words before I even believe them

“You take my breath away”

It trickles into my very being

Filling ever crevice

Speaking softness to me

Soothing the hurt and pain

Its very essence bringing a blanket of love

Cozy, warm, secure

I embrace the words because you embody them

“You take my breath away”

I am yours

Seen by you

Touched by you

Standing before you

A vulnerable, imperfect human

And yet all you see is my heart

I am the words in all the forms they come in

“You take my breath away”