My lover is childlike

Love me foolishly. 

Throw caution to the wind,

As we fall hopelessly into each other. 

Love me faithfully.

Stay by my side,

As I make all my mistakes. 

Love me truly. 

Learn all the ways my heart starts and stops.

Drowning

The water rippled, shifting weight.

Her fingertips broke the surface,

Arm outstretched, she fought. 

Drowning in emotions an ocean wide. 

Desperate for rescue.

No one saw her struggle,

No one came to her aide. 

Because she was their anchor

And they didn't notice until that day.