It is him.
He’s the one.
~
All else melted away -
The clatter of the lunchroom dishes,
The 500 other students in that room.
~
Nothing else remained.
Just one moment.
~
One look -
Unplanned,
Unanticipated.
~
One glance -
As I stood to go return my tray.
~
It is him.
He’s the one,
Entering the lunchroom -
Standing in line,
Laughing and cutting up,
Wearing a team jersey,
Getting to know the other players.
~
One nanosecond -
To make the world stop,
To redefine my world,
To be my world.
It is him.
He’s the one.
The new student -
Three years my senior,
Who captured my untamed heart.
~
It is him.
He’s the one,
I say to my curious friends.
That’s who I am going to marry.
No way, they say.
He is a senior!
He has a girlfriend!
~
It is him.
He’s the one.
Just wait and see.
~
Four years later.
He finally sees me.
~
It is him.
He’s the one,
For whom my heart waited.
Quietly, him not knowing I knew.
Patiently, him not knowing my name.
Almost, but never forgotten.
~
It is him.
He’s the one,
Who I knew would come to me,
Because it only took one look,
One incidental moment,
To recognize the love of my life.
~
Against all odds -
Different locations,
Placeholder loves,
Wartime service,
No communication,
No shared friends.
~
Four years of waiting
For him to look my way,
And it only took one moment,
One chance encounter,
One unexpected glance.
~
It is him.
He’s the one,
Who looked up from the table,
At the moment I was passing,
Neither knowing the other was there.
~
Until our eyes connected our souls.
~
It is him.
He’s the one,
Whose smile mesmerized my world -
Yet again,
As fresh as if it were the first time.
~
It is him.
He’s the one,
Whose world slowly melted away,
As mine had four years before.
~
It is him.
He’s the one,
My soul loved and waited for.
~
It is him.
He’s the one,
Whose soul waited for me.
~
It is him.
He’s the one,
Those three word refrains laughed at,
Those three word refrains that held on,
Still ring true today.
~
It is him.
He’s the one.
And thirty years later,
It is still him.
He’s still the one.
About the Creator
Aleeza
Love to write. Love to connect. Love to learn. Love to observe. My writing is my bio. I am found in what I write, I am in the music that surrounds me, I am the reader in reflection.
Emily's blushing moment: A tale of courage and poetry..
Thethe heart of a bustling city, amidst the whirlwind of daily life, there lived a young woman named Emily. She was known for her gentle demeanor and her tendency to blush at the drop of a hat. Emily's rosy cheeks had earned her the endearing nickname "Blushing Rose" among her friends and coworkers.Despite her penchant for blushing, Emily was a confident and capable young woman, excelling in her career as a graphic designer. However, there was one aspect of her life that always left her feeling self-conscious: public speaking.Emily had always harbored a fear of speaking in front of large crowds. The mere thought of all those eyes staring at her made her cheeks flush with embarrassment. Yet, deep down, she longed to overcome her fear and prove to herself that she was capable of facing any challenge.One day, Emily stumbled upon a flyer for a local public speaking competition called "Just a Minute." The premise was simple: contestants had just one minute to deliver a compelling speech on any topic of their choice. It seemed like the perfect opportunity for Emily to conquer her fear and showcase her hidden talents.With a mixture of excitement and apprehension, Emily decided to sign up for the competition. She spent weeks meticulously crafting her speech, pouring her heart and soul into every word. Despite her nerves, she was determined to give it her all.As the day of the competition approached, Emily's anxiety threatened to overwhelm her. But with the support of her friends and family, she summoned the courage to step onto the stage and face her fears head-on.Standing in front of the eager audience, Emily took a deep breath and began to speak. Her voice quivered slightly at first, but as she delved into her speech, her confidence grew. She spoke passionately about her love for art and design, weaving personal anecdotes and inspiring quotes into her narrative.With each passing second, Emily felt her fear melting away, replaced by a sense of exhilaration and empowerment. She poured her heart into her words, her cheeks flushed with excitement rather than embarrassment.Before she knew it, her minute was up, but Emily wasn't ready to stop. She had found her voice, and she wanted to share it with the world. Ignoring the timer, she continued to speak, her passion igniting a spark in the hearts of everyone in the room.When she finally finished, the audience erupted into applause, their cheers echoing through the auditorium. Tears of joy welled up in Emily's eyes as she realized she had not only conquered her fear but had also touched the hearts of those around her.From that day forward, Emily's blush became a badge of honor, a symbol of her courage and resilience. She went on to pursue her dreams with newfound confidence, never again letting her fear hold her back.And as she stood on the stage, basking in the adoration of the crowd, Emily knew that she had truly found her voice, one minute at a time.
By Eric anexis 4 days ago in Poets
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