A quandary presents:
Rays of tenderness.

Pulling my gaze downward,
I break the rays of tenderness.

I cannot share these thoughts.
For I fear that,
If I could share,
How would I?
How am I falling in love with a friend?

Two hearts jaded by others.

How I wish—
Running through your hair;
Gliding along your face...
Rays of tenderness.

Eyes catch for a moment's embrace...

I turn aside.