Hold up a bit-
let me see you.
I hardly ever do.
You with hair,
that smells of lavender;
dancing into the room,
never missing a cue.
Subtle magic.
And a wink of an eye,
belie the trick,
your subtle way,
you made this a good day.
Show me how.
Please.
Unfolded hands,
unbent knees.
No prayer.
No fuss.
…
Just us.
Just us.
You could cradle the stars,
in the crook of your smile,
outshining each one,
in your immortal style.
Hold up a bit-
let me see you.
It’s been so long..
Charl Landsberg is a South African poet, writer, artist, musician, and activist in LGBTQIA+ rights. Their work covers a broad array of topics from social justice to fantasy and science fiction.