Caught up in his reveries
He was taken by surprise
The object of his fondest affections
Has unexpectedly arrived.
Preparing for the day
He thought much farther down the line
Today he is unprepared
But he just ran out of time.
With a soft smile she bestowed
Words that rang soft and true
It's not the end of the world you know
I still have love for you.
A sad smile crossed his lips
And he gave a soft reply
No the world is not ending
It just feels that way right now.

		-23 January 1997