My Secret Romantic Wishes

I wish I could be held,

so close that all the noise is shut out

and all that remains is you and me

tangled up together.

I wish I could have my hand held,

with gentle swipes of their thumb across my skin

to just let me know that they are here

and present with me

through the mundane.

I wish I could lay next to someone,

the sun glistening on our faces

as our arms barely touch each others

and we talk about the future and our dreams

on a blanket in the park.

I wish I could share headphones with someone

passing the phone back and forth

sharing music that reminds us of beautiful times

as my head rests on their shoulder.

I wish I could slow dance in the kitchen

with a record playing softly

as I sway on my tip toes

with an arm around my waist

pulling me closer

with soft humming in my ears.

I wish I could run in the rain,

being chased as we splash through puddles

laughing so hard that we feel we could burst

into starlight.