The Little Things

I'm not used to this, the feeling I get when I'm around him.

 

The way he looks at me, and the things he says,

How he wonders what's going through my head

thinks about why I never let him in.

He kisses my nose and smiles, pulls me close

And stares, breathes. Barely.

 

The little things he did. Does.

He asked before kissing me, and holding my hand,

The way I want to tell him everything

but fear that it'll break what we have.

 

I believe in falling in love as many times as it takes,

But having to heal the broken heart from every attempt

is something I wouldn't have the strength to do.

I fear that if he holds me too tight, I might start to cry,

or if he kisses me too long, I might end up admitting that I love him.

 

And I do. I love him, but I don't know if I should.

I love how he kisses my neck just to tickle me, and hear my laugh

The way his arms wrap around me when I least expect it.

He thinks that there isn't a single perfect thing about him,

he's got insecurities, and he worries about the way he looks

but he never forgets to remind me how beautiful I am.

 

His nose twitches when he's focused, and he has his own special scent.

He never takes off that one plaid jacket,

and he trusts people too easy. So do I. That is why I fear to love him.

If he's like the others, I don't know if I'll be able to……try again.

 

I want it to last, but I know it won't

That's just how the world works. We never say the things we should.

I say there's no guarantee of anything working out.

He replies with "But there's a chance."

 

There is a chance that the next time I see him

I'll lean in close, and whisper 'I love you'.

There's also a chance that he might stop caring. He could end it.

The feeling I get could get lost, disappear

with all the things we should say, and things we say too often

but never mean.

Author's Note

Let me know what you think :)

Reviews

[SquinklaPsyOps]

This sounds kind of interesting.

It feels a bit poetic with the words you chose.

[Richard]

This is just so touching and really lovely :)

[Fuzzy_Poluzah]

Thank you.

[JC]

i think it is very honest, you bare yourself and let us into your life. very good read.

[Fuzzy_Poluzah]

Thank you very much.

[zainul]

Amazing expression.
Made it crystal clear.
Enjoyed your simple conversation.

[Fuzzy_Poluzah]

Thank you. :)

[zainul]

You are most welcome,lovely poet.:)