I love...

"I love you."
A flutter of eyes,
A soft smile.
Ah, I remember.
I remember when you said it first.
You held me close,
Eyes so near
and it was like a whisper.
So soft, so scared.
Three heavy hearts released
Out into the air,
Out into the world
For all to see,
For all to hear.
But there was no reason to fear.
My words were quick and ready,
Having waited so long.
They jumped to meet you,
To steady your fall,
Embracing your heart in warm hands.
And you smiled.
Ah, I remember.
That smile
Was the most beautiful
I will ever see.