Unexpected Moments

As I sat next to you
Our conversation brought us to things I’d never talked about before
I shared secrets
And realized I left myself exposed
Stripped of the walls I kept so high
Walls I had never let fall until that moment
Showing you who I really was
Hoping you’d accept me for every little imperfection
I searched your eyes for an inkling of what you’d say
Finding you impossible to read,
Insecurity swept over me and caused my cheeks to flush
I longed for my old walls to bury me
Bury me under the embarrassment of this eternal pause
I shift in my position to stand and walk away
But you took hold of my hand and pulled me into you to save the moment
You kissed my lips with a tenderness I never knew existed
A kiss so soft I had to peek to make sure it was real
Our first kiss couldn’t have been at a better moment.
You promised there would be many more to come
And I’m looking forward to each and every one.