Pricilia
The shortest poem is a name..
How We Met
A new intern from USU. Honestly, my first impression was nothing at all. I was too busy dealing with a hundred strange invoices that month, so I didn't have time to say hi or get to know you.
Then, in a quiet moment in March, we met. Just the two of us in the elevator. I looked at you and saw a quiet kind of beauty that caught me completely off guard. For some reason, I felt incredibly nervous. I am never nervous around anyone, but that was the first time. Since that day, whenever I am not working, I can't stop thinking about you.
I was so curious to know your name that I asked Mr. Vero, which turned out to be a really bad idea. He immediately told you I was interested. It was so embarrassing, to be honest. I have never let myself look that awkward in my whole life.
Long story short, I reached out to you on WhatsApp with awkward small talk. Day after day, I felt embarrassed by the way I texted, probably because I was just so nervous. But slowly, I realized that I really do like you. You possess this effortless grace so radiant and cheerful, yet holding a delicate, captivating shyness that draws me in. I realize you are not like the other girls I used to know.
The Day We Went Out
The day we finally went out together. I never expected you would actually agree to go out with me, a stranger, a new guy. At first, I was confused why you said yes, but I tried to think logically. Maybe a friendly girl like you just likes making new friends.
We started the day sitting side by side on the bus. You were practically glowing with happiness. You looked so incredibly endearing when you proudly told me you won first place on Earth Day. Honestly, I didn't know what to say; I was just captivated by the bright light of your smile. We talked a lot during the trip, and I found myself getting lost in your eyes when you spoke. They hold a warmth that feels like coming home, so deeply and wonderfully beautiful.
What makes it even better is that we like the same things: reading, writing, and more. When you said you love going on trips, deep down in my heart, I also really wanted to go out and see beautiful places. I adore beautiful things, just like I am completely mesmerized by your smile. During the trip, I really wanted to gently pat your head because your presence was just too sweet to bear.
As we walked through the mall, I was incredibly nervous. My steps felt stiff, my hands were cold, and everything felt so wonderfully awkward, though I tried my hardest to act completely normal. While we were eating, I tried so hard to appear mature. Even though the food was amazing and normally I would devour it quickly, I held back, terrified of putting you off. During the movie, I caught myself constantly glancing your way, worried that you might be bored or scared. I had no idea how to start a conversation, so we just sat there in silence throughout the whole film.
It was all so simple, yet it brought me so much joy. I want to spend days like that every week if possible, but I know I can't force you. I will probably overthink it a thousand times before I can gather the courage to ask you out again. I am just that overthinking guy, but it is surely because I like you so much. Or maybe... maybe it is something else? It might have been nothing out of the ordinary for you, but it meant everything to me.
Even when I got back to my room, the happiness lingered, and I found myself endlessly writing about you. From the bus ride until we went home, I tried so hard to hide my big smile. That was the best day of my year. I just want to always be around you. Watching you grow and thrive would make me so happy. Yes, something as simple as that is enough to bring me absolute joy.
I remember seeing a quote you once shared: "If, in that low-stakes space, a little warmth comes back, you have your answer." I want you to know that because of you, that warmth has finally returned to me. A spark came back to life the moment our day out ended. Everything feels completely different now. I find myself feeling alive and productive again playing my guitar, singing, finding new inspiration at work, studying, reading, and writing, just like I am doing right now. To you, it might have just been an ordinary day, but it helped me in ways I cannot fully explain. Thank you so much. You truly are a wonderfully beautiful soul to be around.
What I See in You
You have this rare, quiet strength. You don't seek validation from the world, you aren't tethered to a screen, and you don't chase after affection. You are already whole, perhaps because your heart is so perfectly full of the love you get from your family.
You are already whole.. and somehow that makes me want to be better too.
"This is the first time I have liked someone this fast, but I know that can be a scary thing. I am afraid the feeling could fade just as fast. That is why I am trying to give you space, learning what you like and what you don't. I want this to last. For the first time, I am the one who fell first, not the other way around like in my past. I think you are worth every effort, and I want to set a goal to get closer to you.
Whatever tomorrow brings, I am just incredibly happy that today, I get to know you.
Simply being around you is a beautiful kind of serendipity.
A moment for you
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