In the shadows 
For 16 months
A secret we kept,
Even from friends
In this other world

Who was to know
That your comment
On my story
Would see us
Move so quickly
To create our own

The conversation
Was so natural
The curiosity, 
Subtle at first,
Words unspoken
Building anticipation,
Filling the space
Between our words

And so began
Our gentle dance
Of mutual seduction

Holding you close
A gentle touch,
Words to caress,
Lifting your hair
For a tender whisper,
In what might be
A very special night

Wanting your first time,
Our first time,
To be so special

Were you sure?

Your words said yes
Two hearts beating
More quickly then
Your heart pounding
As you put on
Stockings and a dress
For you,
For me,
For us

Were you sure?

A chance to stop
The right thing
For a special friend
Who may have been
Just curious
And so began
A beautiful story,
Our story,
Of friends,
Of lovers,
Of confidants

So as I stand now
Out of the shadows
I'm so thankful
That you 
Have entered my life
And touched the essence 
Of who I am
And who 
I will become

While we will never share
A real kiss
Or even hold a hand
I proudly offer you 
This poem
On Valentine's Day