By Muthoni Maina

Let’s lay close to each other today

Come on, today wasn’t the easiest

Remember how you, how we

Body to body

Allow our souls to communicate

Talk about what you love

What scares you and what you hate

I’ll tell about my childhood experiences

Small but meaningful talks

Let me carry them till forever? Your secrets I mean

I’ve never felt anything like this before

Let’s gaze upon the stars in the night

Maybe later into each other’s eyes

As we strip down

Let me feel you inside

Then I’ll tell you why I prefer coffee to tea

Why you not Jake

It’s the way you smile at me

You’re selfless

Also annoying but your good side wins

Wait! How did I lose on game night

Now I make dinner?

Small joys that excite

How you’d rather eat from the pot than have a lot of dishes to clean

I love you

I may not say this everyday

But you excite me

So buckle up sir!

Let’s take this ride

Till forever?

I want us to