They come so fast that I cannot keep up
and I cannot sit still long enough to write them down
I want words
I want so many things
I want to jump and dance
I want to sing and cry
I want to keep secrets and make memories
I want to shout many words out
at the top of my lungs
until it hurts to breathe
and you can’t hear me anymore
I want to run free
and fly with angels
I want to hold hands
and look into eyes
that see me
I want so many things
I want words
beautiful words
words that seek out shadows
and illuminate them
illuminate me
words like snowflakes
floating and melting
words like waterfalls
rushing and soothing
I want words that reach the heavens
and fill the skies
words like raindrops
and chocolate
words that haven’t been spoken yet
words in silence
and words that have life
that bring life
I want words inspired
and full of grace
I want words
I want words to slow down
and mean something
I want so many things
I want words that make the lion roar
words that reveal
words that show truth
words that bring joy
I want words that make sense
paint pictures
and strum guitars
words that sound trumpets
and ring bells
I want words that happen
words that breathe
I want so many things