i noticed something
the way your face fits into the small of my throat
snug like it was made for there
the way it gets all excited
your laughter the accompanying notes
the surreptitious way it sneaks into an argument
the sly turn, the raised brow
the way it changes when you are angry
the twist to the mouth, the flare to the nose
know this
i will love you in spite of you
i will love you in spite of me