Yesterday In the Kitchen
You ask me with your eyes
and when you feel safe, with your words
am I okay?
is this okay
do you love me?
and I must have forgotten
in the drudge of the dishes
and dirt between fingernails
to respond
dance with me now
beautiful you
laughter like Dahlias
heart like an open garden
when you walk in a room
the energy shifts and
the silent joy we were too shy
to share rises out of
our throats because you,
a worship leader of ordinary moments
invite us to hope
that is what I meant to tell you
yesterday in the kitchen
when you asked me if your new jeans looked okay
-Alli D