Lil' Red Riding Hood

If I had your eyes I would absorb things differently. See them through your ruby-colored lens. Standing still in time, watching lights scatter across the walls. When I see no way out, I’d look for answers in the mirrored disco ball.

If I had your ears I’d hear music without lyrics. The 808 beat of your heart. I’d listen to your laugh whenever I wanted. If I had your ears I’d believe me when I told you everything’s going to be ok.

If I had your nose I’d remember the scent of my shampoo on your pillowcase. My pheromones on your chest. In the middle of the night, when we kissed, our breath.

If I had your mouth I could speak volumes on art, dance, and cherry red lips. I’d ask me why I drink so much Diet Coke. If I had your mouth I would hold me down and sink your sharp teeth into my hip.

If I had all that … I’d look me in the eye, hear what I have to say, inhale me one last time, then kiss me goodbye.

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