A Kindling Soul

I remember not how we ended up in that spot Nor how there were such scintillations in the darkness opaque I remember turning and finding your eyes, Then turning away, such revelations at stake. I remember your finger under my chin I remember my eyes peering into yours The careful brush against my lips The twinkle in your eyes before mine closed. I remember the tightening grip As your arm moved on my waist I remember the tingles, and all the chills I remember putting my hand on your face. I remember not how my hands reached your hair Nor how your hands were on my back,bare, I remember though, the smile on your lips, I remember the intimacy we shared. I remember my heart beating I remember hearing yours too Not a single beat together Not a single beat out of tune. I remember a beautiful dream, I remember the halcyon and peace I remember your knowing smile. I remember not you being such a tease. You left in the morning. And I did too. I remember the last look you...

Life was a puzzle, I declared solved. You made my heart the missing piece. Oh, you beautiful thief. You stand at the finish line Having made my heart rush and race. For it to stop you wait.  Without exchanging a word, Our eyes talk. In a crowd of people long forgotten or never talked of. In a game of chase, we remain stuck Forever in a loop, Who chases who? We reach out for each other In a room clandestine. Both hiding, both fighting. We are so good at faking indifference, There is no point in keeping score I can't bear to, anyway,any more. Invested in hide and seek,forever. We both could hide, and neither would look, One is the sea, the other a brook. Each plays the pawn, while each is the king. Each makes moves the other anticipates, Neither can lose, neither elates. These games our hearts play, Leave my brain bewildered. And,now, it has surrendered.