Love is the steam of a morning shower
swelling in the surrounding warmth of air.
Its hug embraces my body with
a tickle of water particles.
The soothing mist lets me breathe
as its honesty lies on the skin it dissolves.
The trust of a tranquil setting freshens my senses.
Sporadic goose bumps shape
from this feeling of comfort,
safety
and home.
A contagious shiver swells;
It is the compassion pouring over me
and dripping
to my toes.
Its overwhelming joy clings to my skin
through the last breath of vaporized water.
It is always there
ready to wrap a warm blanket of affection
around my heart
washing away everything but

me at my finest.