The Things That Make Us Fall In Love

A poem for lasting romance

Megan Minutillo

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Photo by Eugeniya Belova on Unsplash

The way their eyes seem to sparkle as they talk,
a smile that makes our insides melt like butter on a warm slice of bread,
and an embrace that feels like home.

The taste of their lips upon yours,
the excitement of tangled limbs and interwoven hearts,
the safety of standing naked…

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Megan Minutillo

Essayist, poet, and theatre producer. I write stories about self-awareness, IVF, and finding your footing in life’s messy moments. Instagram: @meganminutillo.