My Reasons

for knowing only the tune
to your life.
Yearning, solely.

for the Key

that unlocks
Your heart and soul and mind.

and it is my only reason.
for breathing
this evening.
for dreaming
yestereve.

and my tears weren't ever

due to the things you've seen.
The intensity in the air
When you look at me.

or maybe it's the color
Of the most infectious stare.
It is your eyes.

and when they interlock

with my eyes
A Key is held.
A secret is known.
And I'll keep it close to my heart.

I'll keep it in the safest place.

the most special place.

I'll keep the intensity where it has always dwelled.
Between my glance and your stare.

Between our hearts.
Between our drifting hands.

between the star(e)s.