Unrequited

 

I saw you.

 

I hesitated.

 

I spoke----

                Not what was on my mind.

 

But, trivialities

                Lest you may know I care

                And you need to reject me.

 

For seven long days

                I wonder what I will say

                In a moment's casuality.

 

For seven long nights

                I ask myself

                Why does it matter.

 

I saw you today.

 

I hesitated.

 

I spoke.

 

You turned away.

 

 

B. Benjamin                                                                                         

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