I remember it like it was yesterday;
The way you caught me as I flew into your arms for the first time in months;
Burying my face in your neck and holding onto you like I never wanted to let go.
And I didn’t.
I didn’t ever want to leave your arms because things were so stressful and it was like the nape of your neck was magic-
Melting away all of the stress and fears that I’ve had since I’d left you
with a kiss on the cheek because it was so cold I couldn’t feel my hands to grab your face and give you a real kiss,
And got into the taxi to go home that January night.
I remember the way your face lit up as I looked up at you;
Wearing the hat you’d given me as a Christmas present that had
long ago stopped smelling like you but has been my favorite thing ever since you handed it to me.
And I remember the feel of your slight chuckle as I whispered into your chest that I loved you so much-
Twice,
And how when I looked up at you afterwards I knew you didn’t even need to say it back.
That’s always how it’s been with us;
Actions over words and I much prefer that because when you’re like that
with someone you don’t need to over-say things at all.
It’s been so long since I’ve seen you but it’s okay because darling;
I don’t need to see you to know you miss me too.
You always have a way of letting me know without words-
Without even needing to see it.
