closer

too close to see,
you are too close to me,

an eclipsing gaze,
all arms across us,

i wouldn't leave,
if i could go

but you know this -
you knew of love once

you want to know again,
you try to kiss me,

as if drawing love out,
and breathing love in,

die again and again,
you'd rather, than death

you've almost known,
too close for comfort