Duet of a desire

Never allowed before, 
My heart breaks free, 
And soars above the chaos of the streets 
To fly in iridescent blue 
To greet the sun, 
My butterfly desire for you 
Can easily cope with 
Cold 
When what I seek 
Is life affirming 
Gold.

As the crocus blossom listens for the sun 
And pushes skywards
Through unyielding soil, 
So I in frozen solitude 
Slow as a tortoise,
Creep on towards Spring.
With hibernating heart
Too safely stored, 
I dare not dream.
But as the merry music
Of your voice
Stirs me awake,
I brave the cold
And turn to meet
Your tender shoots of courage
With a smile

Jumping the cracks
Avoiding the lines
I want to break free of fear,
Not bound by rules
Written for others 
In another time and place.
Dare I approach?
Can I suggest.
We talk and hear each other's tales
Of woe, and weather-beaten love? 
You have so much to teach me 
Things that I still need to learn.
Please let me in, 
And let me nestle.
I have always longed to nestle, 
Under the gentle shadow of your wing.