There was a change in you
i noticed it
ever so slightly
as discreet
as the change of one's cologne
it was mild
a new softness
a distinct gentleness
present in your touch
present in your kiss
most obvious in your eyes
constantly fixed on me
lips on lips
and eyes on eyes
hands exploring
maps of skin
and continents of emotion
smiles stretching
across faces
simple gestures
all discreet
and yet obvious
lying there
your heart beating
listening
to the storm outside
and the movie we were playing
burying my head
in your chest
at the scary moments
your hands rubbing my back
gently
persistently
your lips
kissing my neck
with a new passion
my mind wandering
and racing
laughing and swearing
wishing more than anything
that I could understand
all the elements of you
the other half praying i never do
knowing the mystery keeps me interested
and keeps me coming back to you.