One Tender Moment

‘Freeze’ brought us to a stop under a warm spotlight. I turned to face my partner and saw these hazel eyes. Eyes that had felt distant, dodging my very presence. Uncertain, I looked at them - prepared for rejection. But they wrinkled at the corners to match an unexpected smile. Paired with a long sigh - a ‘phew’ that filled the distance. Melting away the tension and inviting my heart to soften. I found myself engulfed in these hazel eyes. Shielded by sharp lashes as if to protect for a while. A guard let down allowed mine to drop into ease. A wide smile emerged and claimed my face. It was pure magic, to finally feel seen. But magic is short-lived - it was soon time to say goodbye. I crinkled my eyelids, pushing this moment to a hidden room. A room only I could visit when loneliness strikes.