cherries

cherries

i like the way you look at me, when i smile. the sun basks on my face yet it cannot compare to your gaze. i can feel your eyes lingering, tasting, learning me when i shyly turn away. the blush hurts– burns me as desire stains my skin like cherries.

anticipation

anticipation

i trip, i stutter, whenever you turn your head and smile. i watch the way the light touches your cheek. i blush, and blame it on the heat. i know you are not for me–i am young, foolish and sometimes weak. you rise like a phoenix, astounding those around you. the anticipation has me sick– [...]