patience and desire 
eyes on the prize
even though it seemed lost
true gold lies deep in the glow of those hazel eyes

a tale that threatened with tears 
and the dread of heartfelt slips
veers towards the tessellation of your body
head-to-toe with my lips

overwhelmed by fears of turbo-charged love
and at which stops this train may be calling 
yet trepidation is drowned by exhilaration
as this new adventure is dawning

hips on hips and longful gazes 
hearts singing unheard notes
your hand in mine, side by side
we sail forth on our choice of cupid's boats