Love Poems from a Love Virgin

Only Hope

I can only hope.

Hope that

when I roll my eyes,

They still tell you that you intrigue me.

Hope that

when I flick your ear,

My fingers somehow show that I'd rather caress.

Hope that

when I steal your snacks,

You'll know that what I really crave is your attention.

Hope that

when my words tease,

My smile still shows that you're the favorite part of my day.

I can only hope.

Hope

that when I want to be sweet but still feed you lemons;

when I just want to be in your arms, but pretend I'd rather play;

when I truly want you to stay and say you'd better go;

That -

when my resolve fails,

and my fear wins,

and my safety locks won't let my feelings escape -

You'll see the deepness in my eyes,

Feel the linger of my touch,

Hear the weakness of my contrived denials -

And know.