Hypnotizing Hazel

The subway cars rock back and forth making a musical sound,

Underground and southbound my mind goes back to this afternoon,

A moment so magical and atypical, even now my heart pounds.

At Central Park Zoo gazing at butterflies who’d just left their cacoon

Between the snow leopards and red pandas I saw you- it was about 3:15.

Your eyes were hazel, your skin was hazel,

Your complexion glowing - what’s your skincare routine?

It must involve vitamin e oil, maybe clays masks, or witch hazel.

When you caught me staring at you and gave me a smile

I knew that I would like to see you again,

Like maybe on our wedding day, or the delivery room of our first child.

Can we name her Hazel? Or if it’s a boy, Ben?

I don’t know how long I was staring, but I wish it were for longer.

I want you to meet my family and make this instant connection stronger.

You stopped my whole world when you came over and said

“I like your hoodie, it’s a nice color on you”.

I could barely form the words “thank you” with all the thoughts in my head.

It’s been just me for so long, but you can change my one to a forever two.

I’m so happy you took my number, and want to know my favorite song.

I’m so happy I met you, after today, I know both our worlds will change.

If we had more time today, our conversation would've been hours long.

I’m so happy I met you! Cupid shot me at close range.

I've always been a visual learner, but this afternoon I was a visual yearner.

Maybe I manifested you, after years of a solo life.

If that’s the case, this love story will be a page-turner,

A story of how, in a moment you stole my heart, without a gun or knife.

The heart you stole, I’d readily give, to look at you so long as I live.

Until we’re old, any wrongs you did, I’ll surely forget and always forgive.