I will go back to that silent evening
when we were more than friends but less than lovers,
while outside, we stood only inches apart, gazing at the stars
and you pointed out Orion’s belt to me.
I looked up but I couldn’t see the shape in the stars,
all I wondered was if you loved me.
Did you ever love me?
I just smiled and nodded and stared at your brown eyes
that sparkled even brighter than your constellations.
the night grew colder and I wanted to step closer,
when you offered me your jacket and slipped it on me
I felt your warmth and smelled you on me
and it was as if you were holding me but you weren’t.
The inches between us seemed like miles
but at least I could pretend,
and I could look at your eyes.
