Receptive Resistance

Someone very wise once said, "There is no greater courage than the one who kisses first."

I wish I had that courage.
To come close.
To smile.
To give a hug.
To lean in for a kiss.
But I don't.

I stand in the corner and wait.
I wait in vain for a chance.
For an encounter.
For a moment.

I choose to stand witness
and not get too close.
I let things happen around me
without getting involved.

I observe.
I am an audience to life.
I see things and tell stories.
I feel things and write emotions.
Not mine though.

I'd like to stay here
Just be here
And when you finally come to realize me
I will be here
Just here
Knowing you'll have the courage for the both of us
And kiss me first

Kiss me
And I will be the lasting silence
The silence that screams a thousand lovers' glee

Kiss me
As I remain still

Kiss me