Tender

Tender
Like your hand on my back
As we rock on the dance floor
Tick Tick Tick Tock

Tender
Like your voice
Wrapping around mine
Harmonizing in a car

Tender
Like your soft cheek
Cupped in my hand
Drawing you closer

Tender
Like the tangible disappointment
That you couldn’t share your plans
While on vocal rest

Tender
Like your head in my lap
As I lay my heart bare
And you speak conciliatory words

Tender
Like the ache in my heart
As you pose for a photo with a map
And your silence screams