HEART

This space belongs to me:

It has coarse hair that pricks my cheek and lips. 

But it is warm even in winter. 

Rough hands but soft palms. 

The scent of berries with a hint of vanilla.

His arms are mine.

I hear his not so normal heart beat,

when I put my ear to his chest and it is just calm.

I’ve lost it. Help me. 

I need my heartbeat.

I’m walking toward it. I’m running!