Beating Hearts

what is love?

understanding,
laughter until it hurts,
squeezes that last two days,
tears,
seeing beyond your mask,
the little things,
the big things,
your smile coming through the door,
knowing your thoughts,
feeling your feelings -
your generosity,
your forgiveness -
stumbling,
struggling,
moving forward,
sharing the load,
consistency, always
beating hearts

so much more
beyond these words