If I had the Words

If I had the words

    I would be able to tell you

    that the way you turn your head

        when you laugh

        is the definition of Joy

If I had the words

    I would be able to describe

    how the curve of your hip

        sharp against the night

        is the line of Desire

If I had the words

    I would be able to express

    how holding my hand

        to walk into a store

        is the moment of Love

If I had the words

    I would be able to write

    how your nicknames

        spoken by family

        is the song of Motherhood

If I was a better poet

    or skilled wordsmith

    or even half a Romeo

        I would have the words

        to move your spirit

But all I have are these words

I love you, always