The Lioness

You do not seduce the savanna lioness.
You admire her from afar,
until she says it's okay,
then you proceed carefully.

You do not indulge yourself by touching her.
You slowly place one hand on her back,
until she is comfortable with your touch,
and then you stroke her gently.

You do not brag about her to your friends.
You get to know her as best you can,
until you've come to respect her,
and then she can brag for herself.

You do not love her, and leave her.
You realize in the beginning it will last,
until the inevitable, heartfelt end,
else you do not love her to begin with.

You do not weaken in your feelings for her.
You feel more passionate for her every day,
until you know that you've found it,
and then you'll have extreme happiness.

(In case you didn't know,
it was never even about,
the savanna lioness.
I love you.)