Costa Rican Moonlight

Here I am in the earliest hours of the morning
Dancing atop the fine lights of San Jose
Body relaxed in the presence of a gentleman
A Love whose heart opens to this moment
Though his mind knows I’ll be gone with the rising of the sun
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Here I am in the earliest hours of the morning
Smelling the sweet sweat of tiresome laughter
Feet surrendered to the lead of a gentleman
A Love whose arms welcome me with each turn
Though his fingers feel me slipping closer to the door
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Here I am in the earliest hours of the morning
Staring into the eyes of Costa Rican moonlight
Hands locked in the tender grasp of a gentleman
A Love whose spirit tickles me silly with joy
Though his hands know they can’t follow me home
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Here I am in the earliest hours of the morning
Dancing under the fine stars of Alajuela
Heart captivated by the touch of a gentleman
A Love whose gentleness fastens me to this moment
Though his lips ache of longing and his breath of goodbye

~ Alyssa Noelle Coelho