Crossroads

Melting into my arms
About to close a door
Or possibly open one wide open
A heartbeat against mine
Racing thoughts fade suddenly
There before me is a opportunity
A moment in time
Anticipated countless times
Acted upon never
Her lips on mine
The deepening of her chest
I hold her close
She never tries to leave
She stays in my arms
I trace her face with my hand
Like touching a dream
The only one I can remember
She smiles
I’m afraid
But I don’t care
I will be whatever this is
I will be.

To be now.

The last of crystalline truth drains from my glass
words I have never said ring in my ears
The reality of time opens before me
Everyone of those moments make me smile
Words shared show me life
Standing before me in a fascinating package
Amazing without knowing
Kindness without trying
I don’t want much
But I do want
My book is open to those I endear
My footnotes I keep hidden
But no longer will I fear what I do not possess
Truth shall be accepted or forgot
But it will be true
It will be free
I will be true to me
I will be real for her.