I lay my head on your chest
after my lips have left yours,
& I hear that thumping in your chest
as I put my ear up to your heart.
ba-dump.
ba-dump.
ba-dump.
the very thing making you tick.
I take a moment in my head
to thank your heart,
the very thing gives you life.
I love that you’re alive.
with your one, valuable life,
you choose to spend it with me,
you let me kiss your blood-warmed lips
& feel your flushed face in my hands.
thank you, to the heart of my sweetheart,
for giving me life too.