You

you
a beautiful being, something perfect and pure
i wouldn’t dare to touch you, what if i spoiled your delicate skin?
do you see me at all?
can't you feel it?
i keep my distance
terrified of scaring you away
you are oblivious
my body screams with desire
to press myself close to you
to hear your voice
oh what i would give to feel love from you
don’t reach out
i know i'm dead on the surface
but i am screaming underneath
and whilst i lie in bed
i crave you
but you are oblivious
and i must not reach out

Lucy Kettle