Bittersweet

I want the cotton candy 

type of love between us

one that melts in your mouth like

sugar crystals dissolving into sweetness

your health would disapprove,

but it is your tempting weakness

you would stand up from the 

bleachers to chase the vendor down

I'd watch you as you'd run in

circles going around and around

you'd wait in a half an hour long line

to pay a ridiculous amount for

if cotton candy could say,

"I love you."

you'd respond with,

"I love you more."

no matter if you’re

young or old,

you'll always have a craving 

for the vanilla scented gold 

as you prepare yourself

for the aching throughout,

you choose to indulge 

rather than go without

- Leah Rae