gypsophila

red

it was alluring.
your fingertips danced along the wall
as you slowly trekked towards me
you knew exactly what to do
when no one else could see

it was conjuring.
i could've said something snarky
like how it was always your fault
but your red shirt sent my being
to an absolute halt

it was daring.
would i have felt your breath
if you took a step closer?
would you have felt mine
if i leaned a bit forward?

it was embarrassing.
i didn't even have the breath
to tell you to move over
i never had the confidence
to give you the cold shoulder

it was overbearing.
i ducked away
i will always let you win
this time and each one after that
restrain over sin