A tiny clench of the stomach,
Confirming that - 
The 'look' is returned
Mouths, gasp open across a crowded room.

The sudden glance away
Afraid, not wanting to blush -
An inner smile triggers
The earthquake on luscious lips.

Too shy to pursue
To see if - 
A few steps towards the kitchen
Driven to the safety beyond.

A tap on the shoulder
Frozen in time - 
A glance over the shoulder and
Relief, eyes close and then a smile.

The chatter, the talk
The smiles and thoughts - 
A trickling brook that turns into
River, Sea and Ocean.

The step outside
To the cold night air - 
A shiver and shake 
Of shoulders so bare.

The closeness, the safety
The ultimate sanctuary -
A force field of warmth
That engulfs your soul.

The finger-light touches,
The caressing of minds - 
As stars burn bright
In confined and infinite darkness.

Every star, every pinprick of light
Is a love that is born - 
Illuminating the darkening path
And uncertainty of life.

The Kiss on your neck
A million Butterflies unfold - 
Let loose, but confined
To the depths of your soul.

The turn and brief touch of lips
Grasping, are the hands of euphoria - 
At the cascading clouds of love
Next to the star that is born.