Waiting (Part I)

My beautiful, radiant bride to be

Why do retire and alone, leave me?

I can watch you sleep with such passion and depth

Resisting all urges to feel your cool breath

May I steal a kiss while unwary and pure?

I promise I won't wake you, that you can be sure

That dark hair and soft skin so drive me to temptation

But I promise to remain chaste, till that wonderful night of creation

Until then, my eyes will only venture through your mind

Like a vigorous explorer, keen to rejoice in his find