Stay

Love is better in the darkness.

I see you there

In the dark

You offer your hand

It comes into the light

You signal

For me to come over

I take a step

One step closer

I see you nod

Approval

Come closer

I take another step

Then another

Slow then fast

Until I am there

In front of the dark

You take my hand

I see your eyes

I can’t look away

Stay with me

Don’t go away

Hold my hand

I don’t need it

It’s all yours

You caress it gently

I smile

You too

I take my other hand

I bring it to your face

I feel

Soft

A tear drops

Down your cheek

I wipe it off

I keep looking

Into your eyes

I move forward

Our faces close

I close my eyes

As I kiss you

For the first time

Still holding my hand

My hand on your cheek

You’re still in the dark

I pull you

Into the light

My eyes still closed

Still kissing you

Holding your hand

I taste a tear

I open my eyes

You’re not there