Slowly

Slowly, stealthily, gently I crawl.

Into a world unknown I proceed,

with the beats of my naive heart cautioning me.

I hesitate but I proceed,

I look back once more at the path of knowns,

but you tug at me and with quiet hesitations I follow.

You lead me and I refuse to pay heed to the warnings.

Years of wisdom envelop me but I shrug it away,

with a heart in want I embrace you

Slowly, stealthily, gently we become one.