in a gaze

 
don't look at me...

a shy feeling inside me is tender to your touch
you smile my way and I avert my gaze
awkward honesty it hurts to feel this way

I desire you so deeply I ache
vulnerable to the truth
I burn in the moment

I step back from the flame that is my torment
bidden closer I tremble
shaky legs can take me no further
my confidence is tenuous when it comes to you

I shelter in the shadows
but my glitter betrays me
I shine in your presence
my eyes light up and i smile

my truth betrays my heart
and tells you all I conceal
sadly you don't feel the same
so I obsess then turn away
walking away from the man I yearn for

my humility can bear no more
gentle epiphany you noticed me