11.23.20
JAGUAR
“I can’t wait to show you how I see you over time.”
or,
I can’t wait to prove to myself, finally
the chisel marks you carve on your jawline
will not affect how I see your smile
for as long as I am able
I’ll help clean up the rubble
when your mind-tantrums earthquake your temple
I’ll continue to bless it holy
bring prayer and offering
because we all need to be told we are worth castles
and we all need to know
even restless hands can hold
I wish the goodness of my intentions,
the proof of my actions
took up as much space,
held as much weight
as the walls your heart constructs
with the indiscretion of your insecurities