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April 5, 2022September 15, 2022

Escapril 2022: Crush

Chit and chatter bounce around anecdotes and laughter

You tell your story and I tell mine, careful not to seem too eager

We’re here with friends but I can’t help it’s only you I pay attention

And from what I learned last week, I suspect it’s reciprocated

And so we’ve done this little dance of playful pointed words

Side stepping the truth we both know we are afraid to step right into

So yet another night will pass us by sitting at crowded tables

Stealing glances and teasing smiles inbetween fine wine and our friends fables

I try to concentrate on conversation but my mind is wayward

I draw the dregs of wine hoping courage be my chaser

And the ruckus of the evening quickly comes to its anticipated close

We’re both outside waiting on the curb under lamplight for our preordered rides

If not now, not ever, I awkwardly clear my throat 

My heart drops… 

                          Then it is soaring

 

 

Prompt: Crush

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