Laugh Lines

I was a baby that did not understand
this tree above me that was love.
As a child I ran past it,
and it...made me pause.

Reaching out
placing my hands upon you,
with eyes closed and head bowed,
then suddenly thrust back to look

at the sky.

I want to gaze at your every petal,
learn the secrets of all your lines,
my fingers now run down your face
as tears begin to run down mine.

If this is love why not come sooner?
Hidden all these years in glossy lies.
We all want your body and lovely face.
I want to see what is behind your eyes.