An Indomitable Grace

The guys who say they want someone with a sense of humor
Just mean they want someone to laugh at their jokes
Not a comedian in her own right
But you do both

You laugh at me and with me
And I want all of it

Smiles playing on my skin
Laughter effervescent in the air.

You tell the best stories.

And I know it’s because if you are already laughing,
No one can hurt you with their jeers.

You tell us all that you can taste our voices
Like it’s a party trick
and not an invitation into bed

laying next you
hands in your hair
mouth at your ear
whispering

tell me what my voice tastes like.