lovers in a pandemic time

this intensity astounds me —

I hold my breath

nothing left —

all laid out bare

as you hold me here

and I hold you near

as I shed a tear.

This intensity surrounds me —

both of us.

Whats the rush?

nothing.

but is there any other way?

Eat popcorn, watch a movie,

or

dive into the deepest parts of me,

of you,

of we,

of authenticity.

Lovers in a pandemic time.

Loves caught within the beauty of a rhyme.