delicate, a cover

is it true that a fragile feeling can

accompany

strength?

and uncertainty can be a dance partner with

confidence?

laziness, “seemingly” swims with kindness;

and ‘depleting pennies at the lemonade stand,’

walks with

acceptance

I quote one of my favorite personal

poet laureates, Tay Tay*,…

“oh damn, never seen that color (blue)

just think of the fun things we could do.”

beat.

“cause I like you”

love is delicate

love is strong

love is beautiful

love is (sometimes) ugly

love is blind —

yet, love sees all

and aren’t we lucky…

the genuine,

the true —

the altruistic — even,

yes.

yes, my loves

photo above was taken by moi outside of Madeline Bakery and Bistro, and photo below was taken at the same location, by Andrew Sliben

*Tay Tay = Taylor Swift = #immaproudswiftie