On the Eve of it all

Felix:

On Christmas Eve I picked you up from work
You were standing outside,
Covered in the cold of a holiday’s night.
We thawed out in my living room
Melting away the outside world’s influence.
I was warm and tipsy,
mostly from your kisses and partly from wine.
But it felt right.
And there was music playing .
So I was locked to your side
Like a child watching the skies
Waiting for a glimpse of Christmas
But I was scared
Not knowing when you would leave.
Or when he would call.
Last night I fell in love with you
I know you will think it’s premature
But I am wise enough to see.
This is nothing juvenile or based on lust
Not love at first sight or first kiss.
But love, just the same
Could you disagree?
I want to unnerve you like you do to me
And protect you from the thieves in our path;
The ones who are desperate,
Yet give you nothing
and leave with everything.
Now, as I lay beside you
I embrace my vulnerability
I am less concerned about tomorrow;
And my appearance
Or others discouraging words.
And while I know you are mine only in part
I trust you and worry not about him
but about your touch.
Lying here, you slumber gracefully,
I know this is my contentment.
I lay awake, giddy and overjoyed
My apprehension fades away
And if for only a moment I feel beautiful
from the reflections of your grace.