And I Call It Love
after Cherry Wine by Hozier
 
I say “ugly,” I lay down
the mirror,
I go to him.
 
He smells clean, fresh
sheets, sweet
soap—and beautiful. Always
beautiful.
 
He reads my eyes,
my clinched fists, the blood
rushing to my temples.
 
He takes me in, holy--
wholly and clean.

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Aleah Dye primarily writes poetry, tending towards topics of morbidity, love, social justice, and philosophy. Her biggest inspiration is Walt Whitman, and she specializes in the free verse that he pioneered. Dye also writes fiction and nonfiction occasionally. She aspires to change people's lives and hearts with her words. You can find Dye's published book of poetry, If I Just Look Hard Enough, for purchase on Amazon and Sweek. You can discover her other works via publications like Ang(st) Zine, The Showbear Family Circus, Beyond Words Literary Magazine, and East Jasmine Review.  Follow her @bearsbeetspoet on Twitter for more content.