large blue eyes
pouting lips
a reckless chance
an imagined kiss
banter and blushes
and intrigue and heart
falling too deeply
a faltered start
imagination wild
soft curves galore
nervous chatter
glimpse of the soul
easy laughter
a crooked smile
exclamations and explanations
invitations and revelations
longing and anticipation
meanwhile
unmask the awkward
the silly
the rambles
the troubles
the shambles
a word
a photo
a question
a story
a joke
a wonder
a tale of glory
layers pulled back
skin removed
peer inside
to heartbreak
to mistreatment
to battered and bruised
masked with a grin
tales of conquests and sin
of distractions
of diversions
of romance
of actions
the beaus and loves
wonder and wait
for the pages to turn
for the next chapter
uncover what is after
what you are holding
a hand unfolding
eyes beholding
the very core
the sweet center
the true prize
hidden behind
those big blue eyes
