First Kiss

The awkward walks The random talks The playful tickles Goofy giggles Eyes lock The laughter stops Nerves and anticipation Sweaty palms and light headed sensations Bodies brush Blood begins to rush One deep breath; then two Minds contemplating what to do One moves forward Another inward Now a whisper apart Mind at the ready; body waiting to start Hearts racing faster Will this be a memorable event or a devastating disaster? Mind and body in constant contradiction Mind shouts don’t move too fast; body longs for the sensation The trembling begins A battle between body and mind; body wins Now all those events have led up to this A moment just before that one first kiss