Staring competition

Smolder at me
Hold my gaze
Penetrate the wall
Holding me back
Lift the veil
Burn it away
Blue, blue depths
Piercing and beautiful

Timely Musings

Falling down the rabbit hole
How far can this thing go?
Never really wondering
That we might join the show

Now the world has shifted
And the players have cleared the stage
Setting up for the final act
Stoking the fires of rage

Forget the past they say
Focus on our narrow claim
We know what's best for you
As we've already tasted fame

Follow us to glory
And never mind the rest
Our show is the only one around
Clearly the very best

But scared we are of darkness
And the rabbit hole seems deep
Fingers crossed we land softly
After all, we're more than just blind sheep

Glowing embers

You did nothing to deserve this
Inconsistency of mind
Nothing but steady and loyal
Traits so hard to find

But the thoughts just add sizzle
To the fire already there
And bring it home to you I do
In ways we both can share

I'll never really waver
From the choices I have made
Except to stir the embers
So that passion doesn't fade

Interactions

Only 15 minutes
That's all the time you had
Yet you stopped the clock
Capturing the moment
Enchanting your subject
Drawing every eye in the room
The curious seeking you out
Intrigued by your tools
Your equipment and your looks
A shutter closing on a rose
A veteran deserving of the praise
You were just as good
If not better

Sizzle

I watched you work
And felt pulled

I acted aloof
But followed your every move

Our conversation casual
But our glances electric

Your presence quiet
Yet potent

The perfect lanky package
A throwback

I know your name
Do you know mine?