Selfish
February 10, 2006
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give me a minute to love you
and hours to stare in your face,
a moment to praise your nose,
your hands, your lips, your eyes
and don’t say later.
don’t say tomorrow
because the day’s too busy
because the day’s too hurried
too demanding
give me a week to hold you,
a second to play in you lashes,
a night to kiss your forehead.
your back, your feet and your fingers.
don’t say you’re anxious
because the world is calling,
because the world is heavy.
ever present
just let me soothe you,
let me put you in my mouth and hum sweet tunes,
let me calm that ocean.
give me a day,
give me four and more,
to ease and please you,
let me take the chip from your shoulder
and place it on the nightstand for a while
because you’re lonely
and
I am too…
Jill Scott
