That Night

My toes still numb with pain from the curling
Her lips created tremors, stopping my heart
Butterflies on fire inside, my stomach swirling
One fateful night her pulse entwined with mine
Blinded by the fireworks that went off
When our eyes collided for the first time 

Logic left inferior, when the hearts in control
Living life afraid and destructive lost appeal
That serendipitous night, I discovered real
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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