Kisses

I'm a sucker for kisses
especially when they're scarce
and I never know how long I'll have to wait
until the next one comes along.

So when he grabs a fistful of hair
and prys my head away
from what I'm reading
I pay attention
and suddenly feel a pair
of sticky soft lips
press firmly against the corner of my mouth
accompanied by an 'mmmm'

A huge uncontrollable smile
forms on my lips
as I say, 'Thank you'
his eyes twinkle
silently saying I love you
and I selfishly ask for more

because I'm a sucker for kisses
even when they're
from a pizza face
snotty nose
little boy
because in the world of Autism
he just spoke a thousand
'I love you's'
with his sticky little lips