The Distant Eye

I cast a look with a distant eye

How have I not known such delight?

What shallow seas have kept me afloat?

What melody has hidden this perfect note?

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It’s a lick of sense, it’s a coat of paint

It’s these hidden meanings my heart blames

Take it now, from across the room

Across the distance, I wander to you

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Tell me now what will it take?

To capture your attention, my heart’s at stake

One look from you, it’s in the fire

With bits of courage and burnt desire

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It’s a fool’s words and a dreamer’s mind

I'll guess your name, if you'll guess mine

To say hello with such childish games

A shield I borrow for this broken knave

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It’s body heat, it’s a sweet perfume

That lingers on, long after you

You run outside for a moment’s respite

Invite me out with cautious eyes

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Hands will touch, then embrace

A million miles, for the smile on your face

My feet worn out, as tired proof

I would do anything for you

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My heart flutters to your electric words

My lips ache for this sweet dessert

A warmth that bates each breathe I take

Too high for heaven or its sake

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I cast this stone at first sight

You throw yours to my delight

The water ripples through our lives

As we look forward, with love’s eye