Leather Band

I open the door to those familiar eyes
The way they're fixed takes me by surprise
Before the door is pushed closed behind
More surprise and wonder I find
A warm and comforting circle surrounds
"I guess he missed me." are the words my mind found

Is it possible, even now, Still Aflame?
I'm careful to believe, tired of my heart's game
But everything is falling slowly back in to place
And I can't seem to keep my mind off of that face
That same look I remember, that outstretched hand
All of those thoughts and memories.. sealed in that leather band

Now my heart sings a song
That it knew all along
Is the tune a bit wrong?

... No matter, I'm out of that shell
Things are going quite well
I'm happy as ever - as anyone can tell.