waiting in line at the grocery store
just a glance
her eyes meet mine by chance
then quickly look away
I can't help but notice her face light up
and cheeks flush when she smiles
such friendly, inviting eyes
she seems so nice
as if I already know her
soft and sweet
something deep down is telling me
to reach for that bag of
Skittles I'll never eat
I brush her bare arm
her skin is warm, lovely
I know she noticed
pleasant chills run head to toe
getting goosebumps
so new to me,
dangerous, thrilling
I stand slightly closer than
a stranger really should
and there's a feeling like
electricity between her body and mine...
wait. what am I doing?
I have a boyfriend waiting for me at home.
(at least someone will eat the Skittles)
but now my heart is pounding again
and all I can think of is this
beautiful stranger, this graceful creature
just inches from me
I need an excuse to lean in again or speak to her
but the line is moving and we're almost there...
it's too late.
I watch as she empties her cart onto the conveyor belt
and makes small talk with the cashier -
he's ringing her up
far too quickly
Jerk.
as she bags her mundane items
she makes the briefest glances up at me
as though she's trying not to,
but can't help herself
suddenly I feel embarrased, exposed, foolish...
as if the whole world knows
my private, forbidden thoughts
but then as she leaves she gives a coy smile
that unmistakably says
I noticed you tooand with that my day is made ~
Copyright ©2000 Angela Schofield
