Her hands shake in anticipation
Attempting to grasp at ideas
Of a future involving him
He glances her way
She freezes in response
Only capable of offering a blank stare
As she forces the corners of her mouth
To turn upwards
It's not that she isn't happy
She is paralyzed by fear
The unknown is staring back at her
As she looks into his eyes
Not afraid for the first time
To hold eye contact
Without feeling overwhelmed
She wishes to take his soul
In order to have and hold
And be able to learn
More about who he is
She will give it back
Only when she feels necessary
She's not ready to let go
Of who she is
When she's with him
C.V.