i could

kiss him

silent

i could

i could kiss.

marvel his lips

that

open, close

open, close

when he

speaks.

and just

nip his flesh

join it

with mine.

warm and terrified

and new.

i could

feel the warmth of

his peach tinted

cheeks against

my nose and

smile into his

skin.

just stroke

barely touch his

heart with my

fingertips.

his lashes brushing my

cheek bone and i

slowly discovering the

shape of

his face.

red-haired boy

so tender and soft

will you share with me

a kiss so

sweet.

i wonder if that

dream

will be