Miscalculation

See…..

I may have made a wee mistake

when you asked me out that day

my little heart did skip a beat

the sun came out to play.

I looked in the closet

tossed tops

pants

skirts

dresses

all on the bed

but was unable to find anything to wear.

I dithered

I dathered

I finally made due

a pair of jeans

a hoodie

hair in an up-do.

Minimal makeup

au natural I usually go

I wanted to make an impression

(upon your heart)

as you have on mine.

Fingers trembling

small beads of sweat run down my spine

never have I been so nervous

to go on a date with a guy.

I should have paid attention

to how your head did swivel

whenever a woman walked back

you were not as in tune with me

as I was with you.

A small hurt began to niggle.

Made another error

I judged the situation wrong.

As you dropped me off at home

spontaneously

my heart did sing

from my mouth to your ears

unbidden.

Watched your face cloud over

realized my faux pas

your heart was not

would never be mine.

As you drove away

clouds rolled over a setting sun

tears

gather unfallen

in the corner of my eyes.

Once more played the fool.

I give up…..

love is dead.

©Sept. 5/19

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