These fragments of desire

I want to hold you close and say, I love you so much!
I want to lock eyes with you and glare and say, I love you so much!
I want to gently nuzzle your chest and say, I love you so much!
I want to throw wild punches and kicks and say, I love, I love...hey, I do love you!

I want to force my lips to yours and say, I will love you!
I want to sneak up behind and cup your eyes in my palms and say, I love you so much!
I want to call you suddenly at high noon when you're drowning in work and say, I love you...now what will you do with me, let's see!

I want to love you in a thousand ways!
I want to come close on purpose, so close!
I want to drive you crazy saying I love you, I love you all the time!
I want to drown these wants underwater and just love you, only love you!

You who call me mad like this, call me beloved,
you who torment me with love's bitter-sweet taunts—
go on, before I die, in the name of this love of mine,
I'll write and leave behind a whole bible of love, you'll see!

I want everyone to know
just how fierce love can truly be!