Hesitation by Emelie Ali — Writers With Attitude

Is this love?

The frustration, stress, and anticipation

Of a quarrel ended by kisses.

Sex

Then sleep

With doubt swaddled between our bodies.

I tell you I love you-

And I mean it,

But the exhaustion and restlessness

Burrow into the dark circles under my eyes;

An argument and laughter become entangled.

I tell you I love you-

And I mean it,

But the dance between a quarrel and a kiss