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Sunlight through her hair
Made only more radiant
From the encounter

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Said I need to sleep
But we talked until morning
Guess that makes me wrong

She spoke with kindness
Eyes shone with sincerity
Until the doors closed

One-word responses
Few and sent hours in-between
Must be going well

Sweat like morning dew
Breath like a warm summer air
Love like memories

It was warmer then,
When we would share a blanket
And talk all night long

I had no idea
I had been holding my breath
Until you said, "yes"

Calling all numbers
Because I lost yours and I
Could use your voice now

Softly spoken words
In the comfort of darkness
Promises were made

Spicy on the lips
Burning tongues and gasped breathing
Hot as a pepper