Secretly Admiring
by
Jim Ciccolini

Ah, so fragile, sweet and slender,
she’s enraptured all my thoughts,
and I am sure her touch is tender
just as sure as I am caught.

Any other might reject her
as she’s quiet, small and shy,
but I’d be honored to protect her
from the earth, the sea and sky.

I might melt from the compassion
if she held me... if she cared,
but there’s no joy for those who ration
all their love in safer shares.

How I long to take her hands,
to press them softly to my lips,
and ever to, beside her, stand,
to catch her if she ever slips.

In my dreams I hear her laughter...
How I wish that it could stay...
that I could wake the morning after
with her here to share the day.....

© Jim Ciccolini 2005

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