Revisionist Poetry – LOVE, v5. (Lighter)

i’m not sure what love is,
but i can list its ridiculous perks.

i love a grin that sneaks up like a cat
and ambushes my morning coffee.
i love eyes that play hide-and-seek
with the important bits of my face.

i love hands that high-five and then apologize
for being so good at holding things.
i love hugs that smuggle marshmallows
into the pockets of my ribs.

i love words that box my stubborn ideas
and give them a friendly wedgie.
i love giggles that license my worst dance moves
and snuggles that come with bonus burps.

i love a brain that hoards curiosity like stickers,
trading one for another until we have a zoo.
i love generous fools who clap loudest
whenever another fool paints a better sky.

i may not know the dictionary definition,
but give me your laugh and a ridiculous hat
and i’ll figure out how to call it love.