Humble Reserve

Never through poetry have I said—I love you!
Yet in certain words, certain aches, I have drawn you true.

Never with my lips have I said—I want you!
Yet in some imaginings, some enchantments, I have sheltered you.

Never calling your name have I said—I seek you!
Yet in anonymous tongues, in fairy tales, I have brought you near.

Never in tender caresses have I said—I keep you in my heart!
Yet in certain joys, certain longings, I have bound you here.