by Fiona Traville

Created on: November 07, 2008

It was then that she said to me
"I'm in love with you."
And it was then
that I felt my heart crack.
But a cracking of pain?
Or a stretching for more?
I wonder if I can love you back.

It was then that she leaned forward
Took my chin in her hand
And she kissed me
as if the world was ending.
Am I horrified?
Or am I loving back?
I wonder if my rigid heart is bending.

It was then that she stopped
Looked me deep in the eyes
And she whispered,
"If you'd rather, I'll stop now."
Am I hating what you are?
Or is my heart bending for you?
I think I'd love you if I knew how.

It was then that I faintly smiled
and took a deep breath,
And put my hand
To her lovely cheek.
Is this really what I want?
Do I know how to love?
I think I'm trying to forget that I'm weak.

It was then that I moved
Into something very big
And as I kissed her
I knew my world had changed.
Am I a different person?
Have I forgotten to be weak?
I know that now my life is rearranged.

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