Living

I'm stretching my smile to cover my face
I'm blinking too, to punctuate your gaze

I'm learning to stay and not say no
Because I've learnt that I can't go

Not when death is alive and cold
Uninvited guest at our doors

I will stay and learn your steps
You will stay and hold my waist

Us against the world, so naive;
We kiss and love and stay alive.