And You Felt a Way

It's true though. 
Any happiness you felt began with you first.
You didn't wait, you rephrased it as a smile.
Straightforward really.
You felt a way because my passion could never justify. 
Only reinforce what you felt to begin with.
You felt a way because you respect yourself to be yourself. 
The emotional boundaries of your well being. 
Thus I awaited your permission before taking the first step.
Initially paraphrasing your smile.
The importance of being treated the way I'd like to be treated.
Holding your stare to create a sense of security. 
A safety that went without ill-intention. 
Not because you fill your jeans or the fact that your well put together. 
What's meant to be is what's meant to be.
What's the rush.
Although true, you felt a way because I never crossed any of your boundaries. 
A generational gap between "hey lets chill." and "I'd love to take you out."
The honesty of eyebrows highlighting life goals in full view of the sun.
Fully dressed.
Well groomed.
While the sky attends it's breakfast.
Reservation in the clouds.
The embodiment of grace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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