buried alive in a reverie of your touch

Hmmm...what do you do when you find someone so damn enchanting, but dare not make your feelings known for fear she will reject you and cut you off from even her friendship?

You write poetry.


I listened to your issues
and held your gaze to say
"It's all going to be okay"
like a good friend should

all the while living
a waking dream
of your eyes
your mouth
your skin

and what I would do
with
to
and for you
if allowed out
of this cage


William F. DeVault. all rights reserved.