Tongue Tied

If I could clothe you in words

If I could adorn you with poetry

Perhaps then

I could meet your gaze.

If I could wrap you in scripture

If I could dip you in prose

Perhaps then

My racing heart would slow

If I could speak through ink

If I could sing through parchment

Perhaps then

My voice would not falter

You are the song I have been waiting for

A breathtaking melody

I don't dare sing a loud .

NH

2013