Door Words

I found you       

At my door

Waiting, patient

For me

To let you in

Instead of asking

You offered

Sweet words

About my eyes

And the scent

Of me

The breeze

Carried with it

I was quiet

Nervous

Needing more time

Taking my mind

To somewhere else

A place

Where I was more

Confident

Capable

And you noticed

You focused

On my fears

Finger under chin

Soft whisper

---I am here

Hands tucked errant strands

Of hair

Away out of my face

Even then I stayed

Eyes cast down

It’s been a while

A ways away

From days like today

But you

You saw no reason

To rush

Not a problem

To delay

And in that way

You made me

Safe

Everything okay

I took a step back

And that

Was all it took

One upward glance

The power

In one look

I let you cross

That bridge

This is it

Thresholds give

Grazing

Of our lips

Straining now for this

Baring skin

Owning moments 

Happening 

Slow and steady

Yes, I whisper

Ready

You crossed

Careful

Eyes locked

Stopped

--Are you sure?

Yes

--You're perfect.

Every sense

Alive and I

Do everything

I think

Just not to cry

--Just let go

And I indeed

Proceed

To melt

I felt

The full effects

Of you

In those first few

Seconds

Lessened

Lighter heart

At the very start

I found you

At my door

Waiting patient

Despite my reservations

Taking the time

To find

A sign

To warm my frame

And you succeeded

Softly saying

Nothing so sweetly

As 

My name