A CLOSE CALL
I was close enough to touch her
but I couldn't move my hands
I should have caressed her cheek
but I fell into a trance
I wanted so bad to feel her hair
as I stood and watched her speak
I wanted to move closer still
but my knees were getting weakWhen she tossed her hair
her fragrance filled the air
should I try and kiss her
do I even dare
I was hypnotized and helpless
as I watched her earrings sway
her lips looked so inviting
how could mine stay awayI let the moment slip away
it's a hard fact to face
if I could relive it again
she would be held in my embrace
was she really close at all
or as distand as a beautiful star
it make's me wonder how someone can be
so close and yet so far© Donald G. Butler