The Words Escape Me

The words to write about you escape me,

a fear I never thought I’d face.

Words stumble from the brain

and stop before lips ever give them a place.
I struggle to pronounce love by name.

The words trickle in thoughts

shining only for seconds

and disappears like morning fog.

My concentration crackles my brow 

my mind races for descriptions

of how my world exists in your eyes.

Words don’t stop me,

the letters only spell out sounds.

I drop my pen and book,

frustrated with trying.

I lie in bed and do nothing,

I place my hand onto yours

and kiss you goodnight, content.