the gambler.

can I open up after so long
my heart yawns and stretches
it gazes tentatively out the window looking for
foul weather

At the slightest call by you or a passing glance
racing, bouncing off the walls
Is it possible that you are experiencing the same
wild beast in its cage

Passive one moment and feverishly fantasizing the next
Skiddish and nervous
Eager and Confident
struck silent by a look, giggling and pensive with each remark

measuring
gauging
can I make the leap?

The ultimate race
no competition nothing
to fear, except the idea of being vulnerable

My brain measures and my heart leaps
synchronicity lacking
yet there is the possibility that you are
here
experiencing
it
all
with me.

That possibility is worth the gamble.