I love you; its a secret,
don't let anybody know.
That's why when we are speaking,
I try not to let it show.
I double check each word I say,
before it leaves my lips,
and try to shake this image,
of my hands upon your hips.
So tell me how'm I doing?
Do you even have a clue,
that every waking thought I have,
is always about you?
I wish I could just tell you,
and know you wouldn't run.
But I'm scared this revelation,
would leave us both undone.
I love you; its a secret,
which to myself I'll keep,
cos the last thing that I wanna do,
is come off like a creep.
So I sit here and say nothing,
not knowing what to do.
Praying one day you will say,
just what I am to you.
©A Thomas Hawkins 2010
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