Hidden Admiration

A glance, a look-see

Unable to help stop the adoration

Briefly thinking, left wishing it was me

A glance at me, instant conviction.



Between a glance and delusion

And after the initial flight

Soft of heart, it's probably an illusion

But you'll be in my thoughts tonight.



I dream of one chance to say I like you,

a positive rendition to show you this fool.

Even as I know it's hopeless, I can dream too...

Maybe in the next incarnation, this one's just cruel.



You think I'm odd, most likely scary-strange at best,

Hell you're most likely sure I'm nuts

but you're too sweet to say the rest.

... The wish stings as the dream cuts.



You're soft spoken and gentle, sweet

as helpful and as kind

when it chances us to meet

... I find you haunting my mind.



A stupid crush, I know it.

Most likely pigs to fly than this

I thought I'd learn by now I'm unfit

Brief dream of your cheek to kiss



I'm sorry if I scare you

I know I shouldn't stare

But bittersweet admiration to

blame, I still look to see you there.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Written for a library aide I had a crush on senior year. Poor guy. ca 03/10/04

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Robert C Millar's picture

Nice poem