Starlight, Starbright

We are buttoned up,
quietly
but our spirits are whirling about
smiling,
like lights in the darkest places
glowing
with eyes where hearts would be
watching
if only bodies held spirits the right way
tenderly
and hands could reach beyond
encompassing

like a wolf’s fur in winter
nuzzling
but more passionate like a volcano
bursting
and more intelligent like a scholar
studying

we are brought together
joyfully
in an unexpected array of colors
shining.