my heart is opening

at a rather rapid pace

and i try extremely hard

to keep it shut

but try as i might

to keep it whole

i don't seem to have

that little bit of control

your eyes melt me

your smile elates me

your touch makes me feel

complete, whole, together

i don't want to let you in

and yet, i can't keep you out

of my heart and my thoughts

i miss you when you're not near

i want you constantly

not as a temporary attachment

but for something more real

than anything i've ever experienced

 

2/18/00