Steady Words

Steady

steady

almost there almost where

it's safe to say it's safe today

to let him know

where feelings go

when his smiles reach me

feel free to teach me

lessons that leave me

liquid as sweet tea

vision that now sees

20 for 20

he strengthens each thought

as knowledge is caught

at his fingertips as his fingers slip

beneath what's lost when loves need wins

I find him in the depths of me

not next to me

but so inside so apt to glide

swiftly through my veins

out of breath as pulse is raised

and my heart

races

as my heart

faces

another day of holding in, holding out

until and when until is then

and not quite yet

not safe to get

myself worked up

cause what hurts love

more than

just too much

not enough of

a safety line cause

you need all of

the patience of

love's trust

and everything must

meet at the same time

so I will be his

when he's ready

to be mine...