Tension

Don't ever take your eyes off of me
my mind is wound to the maximum tension
but I've centered my gaze beyond your fear
you want to be observed
but not watched

Sidelong glances
and nods to pretenders
and suddenly I'm face to face
with the reality of a bounty
yet to be reaped

How did you come to be
the arbiter of my desires
are you in tune with my longings
if I asked you to hide with me
would you care if we were found