Microwave Reflections

We locked eyes across the room,

Your presence strong, a presence true.

You looked at me like love was real,

As if something in you began to feel.

I felt the pull, you felt it too,

And as we spoke, we felt something new.

Two men, two hearts, one secret flame,

And nothing after was ever the same.

I held a truth I couldn’t hide,

Yet that love for you lived deep inside.

You held a fear you wouldn’t name,

Too scared that love would bring you shame.

We played it cool, we played it light,

But damn, your laugh lit up the night.

We joked, we shared, we touched, we teased

Realizing both our hearts were pleased.

I said I cared, you shut it down,

My feelings took you overboard, you nearly drown.

You stayed, but something in you froze,

As if my love was too exposed.

A label, a line, a clear intent,

In my eyes you were heaven-sent.

Youcalled me sign, then looked away

And yet I trust you'll find your way.

The signs came back like stars aligned,

You called me up, I didn’t mind.

The songs, the dreams, the sacred cues,

All pointed me right back to you.

I told you fears of how love could scratch,

Always after I got attached.

But still, you stood and met me there

We made the choice, we chose to care.

You brought your bags and took the bed,

No need for words... enough was said.

You called the space a sacred place,

With warmth and care in every trace.

You hugged me quick, then pulled away,

With fear and shame of being gay.

But still, you lingered close at night,

A quiet flame that feared the light.

You watched me in the microwaves glare,

I caught your eyes just resting there.

You reached for hugs a little more,

Then paused like you weren’t sure what for.

Your voice grew soft, your tone grew kind,

Like something shifted in your mind.

And I was left to sit and guess

Was this a no, or maybe a yes?

Are you just a brother I confuse?

A look too long, a touch I use?

Is this a dream I make come true,

Or are you really acting like you do?

You’ve said the energy feels surreal,

But you won’t say what it is you feel.

And every time you pull me near,

You wrap me up in silent fear.

And as you wonder, I decide,

If he doesn’t choose me, then he isn’t mine.

You show just enough to keep me near,

But not enough to make it clear.

I'll choose myself, easy enough

Not out of pride, but out of love.

And if your heart still longs for mine,

You’ll find me where the stars align.

And then one night, the air felt still

You met my gaze and spoke your will.

No need to run, no mask to wear

Just truth, and breath, and love that’s fair.

You said the words you’ve always known,

No fear, no shame, no need to roam.

You reached for me, your heart made known

And in that moment, I found my home.

It started with a silent flame,

No promise, and no need to name.

But love, unspoken, still can grow

And now, my heart… it fully knows.