To be honest.
Open. Vulnerable.
He’s been waiting
To meet you
A very long time.
Ten years, but who’s
Counting the missed
Smiles. Missed
Laughter. Missed
Butterfly kisses
Offered and
Received.
The easy banter.
The knowing flirt.
The double entendre.
And warm embrace.
Private jokes.
Stolen moments.
Lost in reverie.
He remembers you
From a life that
Never was. Or
From a life where
Happy endings are
Works of fiction.
Too many dates.
Nothing to
Remember.
And then you.
Knowing glance.
Quick smile.
Eyes that smolder.
Thoughts to ponder.
Questions that shatter
Status Quo.
And the smallest
Hand he has ever
Wanted. To Hold.
And kiss.
And cherish.
Nice to meet you.
He offers his hand.
For the first time
She feels his touch.
Again.