Odysseus #4

And we walked together

in the hidden caverns

and the treasure troves.

And you were so wonderful;

so perfect, my Odysseus,

and I wanted to hold you

and to be held by you.

But for the time,

I held you with my eyes,

for although we were alone,

the time was not right.

And we spoke of many things

and our voices mingled

like an angelic chime

and a plain sparrow squawk;

for I was not worthy of you,

but you did not seem to care.

And I felt such reluctance as we parted;

but the distance does not feel so vast,

for in my hand is a piece of you,

and in your hand is a piece of me.