gone

soft eyes gaze down through thick lashes
the pace of my heart quickens
blood rushes to my cheeks
a smile touches the corners of his lips
the creases in his cheeks deepen

I bury my head in his chest
to hide the effect he has on me
his arms pull me deeper into the embrace
my fingertips trace images on his back
prolonging his hold of me

feeling safe in his arms
breathing him in, in silence
taking in the moment
wishing it to last longer than it will
knowing it will end soon

with a squeeze of my arms, it's over
pulling away a kiss graces my forehead
with a gaze I want to hold forever
and the words I'll talk to you soon
he turns on his heel and is gone.