Stop But Don’t Stop

I can't look at you

Without smiling.

Your gaze takes control of my mouth

Tugging at the corners

Relentlessly pulling and pushing

Even if I try to stop it

I can't.

But do I want to stop it?

If only so that I don't seem quite so

Lovestruck each time I see you,

Then yes.

I didn't give you permission

To shape my lips

That have never even touched yours

Though they want to.

Time freezes

When you look at me.

Heart stops

When you smile at me.

Soul dies

When you pass me by.

Stop making me smile

But don't stop smiling at me.