Constellation Eyes

I go back to that silent evening

when we were more than friends,
but less than lovers.
Outside, we stood inches apart,
gazing at the stars.
You pointed out Orion’s belt;
I looked, but couldn’t see the shape.
Wind gently played with my hair.
You calmed it with your soft touch,
tucking it behind my ear.
All I wondered was if you loved me,
but I just smiled and nodded
and stared at your brown eyes
that sparkled brighter than your constellations.
Night grew colder and I wanted to step closer.
You offered me your jacket
and slipped it on over my shoulders.

Constellation Eyes (revised)

I go back to that silent eveningwhen we were more than friends but less than lovers.

Outside, we stood inches apart, gazing at the stars

as you pointed out Orion’s belt.

I looked up but couldn't see the shape,

all I wondered was if you loved me.

I just smiled and nodded and stared at your brown eyes

that sparkled brighter than your constellations.

Night grew colder and I wanted to step closer,

but you offered your jacket and slipped it over my shoulders.

I felt your warmth and smelled you

as if you were holding me.

Constellation Eyes

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.