What I would do.

I would look you in the eyes,
If it didn’t leave me so stunned
That 8 years later, it’s still like day one.
Those deep black pools stopping me mid-step
I would dive into them; swimming to your depths

I would tell you you’re beautiful,
But words fall short;
They can’t describe the awe you invite
as my heart races back and forth.
Instead I tried to write you a poem,
But that never carried any clout.
no sonnet seemed genuine enough
I’m afraid you’ll think I’m silly-
Trying to express what I’m all about.
I have considered your touch,
&am afraid it causes me alarm,
I can’t even hug you correctly-
Knowing your embrace would leave me disarmed.
So I’m awkward and fumbling
&cannot show any of my charm

I would invite your kiss but,
I’m afraid it would cause a chain reaction
Igniting engines that have idled too long-
I wouldn’t know what to do with satisfaction.
Wouldnt know how to sing any other song.