There was one moment That I found to be Especially surreal You had just lost your wi-fi (again) And our call had just reconnected The picture clarified for just A single moment no longer Than two seconds of A crystal clear image You had looked away from the screen Something had caught your Attention (the kids attaching engines to their bikes or maybe your dad taking the dog back in) And I saw just how beautiful you are For just a second I could see how Vibrant your hair was Not quite like a fire so much As the softest of velvet curtains Even though I think you could Set fire to the largest of forests with The greatest of ease I could see how blue your eyes were Like the sky but not early in the morning Rather the dark it turns before All the light is drained from it And for the briefest time I saw into your soul I could see how much you long To leave like a bird locked in a cage I could see how finely crafted you are Like a painters finest work of art Every cell a skillful brush stroke In that moment I knew I wanted to kiss you But I was so acutely aware of the fact that We were separated by so much time (why do we measure distance in time anyway) And that I won't have that chance for What could be as long as months This all happened in only a few seconds And when you looked back at me You smiled and laugh (the sweetest sound I've ever heard) And in that moment something clicked inside me I knew I would have to hold you in my arms And I would have to put my hands on your hips or your face (I haven't decided yet) Pull you close to me and kiss you I'll do anything to make that happen Mark my words little bird someday I will set you free *~W.C.