Tears of Another


Quietly awakening…
I always, always wish
That these fleeting thoughts…
Would reach you…

He took my hand
And said those words
The words I was always…
Afraid of…

I wanted nothing more
Than to hear those words
But I could not say them back…
Not yet

His eyes began to water
As he waited
Waited
Waited
For my reply
But got none.

Stupid heart!
I wanted to scream
But my lips were sealed
I could say nothing

Come on!
Say something!
Nothing
Nothing
Nothing
Please!

I only gasped
Drew in a breath
Felt my shoulders tense
His grasp tightened

He pulled me in
The sweetest kiss
A warm embrace
Will I kiss back?

The embrace held
What was I to do?
Say something.
Anything.

He pleaded
Pleaded
Pleaded

I pulled away
And gazed at him
Those sharp emerald eyes
How they longed!

I stammered
Hesitated
Feeling alone…
Confused.

I couldn't explain
How could he…
Make saying that…
Look so easy?

It meant so much…
To me
How did I feel?
I love you too.

November 6, 2005