I noticed you one day
noticing me from across
the park.
If it hadn't been
for the pond between
us, I might have made a move.
But I just kept on
with my noticing
your generous smile.
Reflected in the water,
reminded me of a
quiet kindness.
I'll bet you like
ice cream, and little kids.
And would go to the beach
with me for a swim.
Afterward, we'd get a
Coney Island and do
the get acquainted
talk.
Sadly, the economy
is bad. I'm out of work.
And must move away.
Since we never met,
this is where the poem ends.