The Better Half

I wake up to the quietness of the morning, not to many birds now and days. Not many bugs either.

If I was a little less paranoid, I would sleep with my door open so you could wake me up with your frosty touch

I never thought it was possible but Coffee taste better on these mornings,

Just below the threshold of cold, you cause me shivers.

Thoughts of walks in parks and and along rivers can always be on the agenda.

Extended periods of nothingness are welcomed just as much as the leaves are.

Bright mornings and late nights are a requirement.

Staring into the darkest skies sprinkled with stars are my new hobbies.

Now as the days grow shorter my clothes get longer, now I can finally wear that jacket I want.

Now I can justify my boots, which I wear year round, they fit everywhere I go

I let my hair grow now which, ironically means I don’t wear hats anymore,

Gloves are purchased every year but usually only worn once.

The moment I touch your hand in my pocket i’m addicted to that feeling, fingertips be damned

The feel of your cold nose is always welcomed

Unlike my fingers as I try and warm them on you stomach or neck.

Now the days are getting colder, and that’s OK with me

Except when the heater breaks, and we try and watch movies.

I would say that this is a Love-Hate thing but that’s a lie

This is a Love-Love thing, the hate is only a facade when I’m around people who don’t appreciate you.

Best nights I ever had we’re spent listening to music in the cold.

Rather on my balcony alone with headphones

Or in the Car with the window cracked as somebody other than us pours their heart out to music

As the days began to grow again, and a new year starts

Although I’m not we

Your still there to give me moments on my balcony,

And while your still in my car, The passenger light is illuminated.

So fill my lungs with your coldness, I welcome it.

Although I have touched faces and hands,

Its not the same, like when I wear gloves.

Although as I write this and it’s 100 degrees outside,

And I confuse seasons with persons

Understand that although there maybe people who don’t like you

You were here the day I arrived

If I get to choose you will be here the day I depart.

So fill my lungs once again.

I have no shame calling you the Better Half.