Kiss me once and softly
A kiss from years ago
And though my heart may stop or burst
I need you to be honest first
Kiss me once and tell me
One kiss, I’m sure you’ll know
And though it may just kill me
I need you to speak honestly
Is your spine set a-tingling
When you look into my eyes?
Is your soul set a-burning
With a thousand firelights?
And even if a warmth creeps up
And seeps it way right in
Are these embers, residue?
Or is this kindling, something new?
(2015)