Words Unspoken

The first time I saw you
My whole being came to life
The womon with the dark eyes
Who speaks another language
So compelling the beating of my heart
I began to learn that language
And even though my breath stops
I dare to gaze into those dark eyes

When with you
The desire burns
Like a fire within me
I am in love with you
I have tried to tell you
But the words gather in my throat
Hanging there suspended
I can only think of my arms around you

But no it shall not be
For you love another
I want to grab you and say, “don’t!”
I am right here
I could never muster the courage
To say those words
How they would hurt you

But each word
Written between us
I relish them
Your words sweet and lovely
I wait for them to be spoken
Holding them close like a lover
Holding those words
The way I want to hold you

If ever a heart beat just for one
Then mine does so for you
How and why I do not know
But the reason no longer matters
It simply is a matter of fact
I am in love with you
And will be forever