love is...

[parenthetical_m]

love?

when i hear a good piece of music
when i dance so that i forget time and place
when i have sex so that i forget time and place
when my cat says purrrrrrr

i can say i love

music
dreaming
passion
my sisters
and friends.

but to be in love with someone

sounds distant and meaningless
and even though i might have thought i know what it's like
i can't quite say so
anymore.