Love Poem: Profile In Beauty
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Written by: Ricky Muse

Profile In Beauty

we were alone 
but I could not squeeze
the trigger that was needed 
to place her in my arms
knowing those of great passion 
would have done it
in the time it takes to breathe

with isolated footprints 
shrouding the sidewalk
a moment that clings like fly paper
the infatuated teen I sorely became

still, I cherished the view 
I smiled as she drew 
nearer to my front door

alas, it was only 
a vertical dream
above the waist
in black, in white
with me waking 
moments before 
the kissing begins