i love our soft forms of resistance
quick kisses in the hotel hallway
laughing together while getting eaten by mosquitoes
touching our toes together in a hot tub
it’s a hot summer full of anger and fear
i’m swimming in it but
you’re my lighthouse
when we aren’t afraid
because no one can find us
we’re funny and quiet and sexy and dreaming
all at once
we can imagine a future together
one that we both want
one where we both thrive
one where we swim into a more gentle sea
and make it to shore