I have loved you.
I loved your beautiful face the bronze skin.
Deep brown stressed eyes.
Sharp nose that distinguishes you from others, I loved that too.
I loved your neck, I loved how the veins come out when you scream or sing.
I slept on your chest, hairy chest that holds the beautiful heart inside you.
Those hands and long strong fingers too.
I loved your legs, tired yet spirited.
Believe me when I say I loved you.
I loved you by every inch.
I loved how you talk, and how you move your hands when you talk.
I loved those careless insensitive words you used against me.
Yes. I loved those.
And when you are angry, you look strange. Your face muscles tightens up. You frowner.
I loved your smile open, loud and bewildered.
Fast long steps you take when you walk.
I loved you wrapped in a shawl on a chilled winter night. I loved it all.
Believe me when I say I loved you.
You believe in your dreams, you believe the world will be united one day.
I wait for that day too.
But most of all I loved when you loved me back. I lived.