Earth Angel

You touched me with your eyes
My hand reached for you.
Your smile said "yes".
So I did -- put you to the test.
Your breath said "More".
Oh honey -- that was an easy chore.
Don't tell me your sordid past.
Joy is short-time
Pain last and last.
Okay -- if you need to expose
What's been hidden for so long
Go on tell me
Fine -- now it's out.
Now I know more of what you are about.
And I'm still here.
It's okay -- from me you have nothing to fear.
What I've heard doesn't turn your feet to clay.
You can't forget -- but put it away.
Now I understand your uncertain smile.
Baby, you and I both have walked more
Than a bare-footed mile.
I kind of figured there was more inside.
It's eased my mind to know
That I didn't tarnish
An earth angel's halo.