Solomon’s song
was longer than
a one night stand
Call it “devotional”
Love is… the slow attainment
of disclosure
It fortifies the soul
It cleanses without displacing
more than it tenders
You have put off your coat
for less
And are bereft
For it is yet winter
O,
thou wert as my brother
wrestling with my words
And I leaned my body into the sport
Intent on proving my worth