Romy

A sly grin,

A coyly comment,

And a hand gone astray.

A hard slap,

A bite of words,

And a guarded glare returned.

A blank stare,

A gentle hold,

And a waiting silence.

Eyes meet,

Barriers crumble,

And truth resides.

A curse to be tolerated,

A partner to love;

Some bonds will never break.