One True Love

Her one true love Sits in front of her. Or across the room— She can’t decide yet. She’s never talked to The one sitting in front of her. She thinks it’s odd, Seeing as how they’ve sat In the same place For three-quarters of the year. But she looks At the back of his head Monday to Friday During sixth period. She watches as he raises his hand To answer a question. As usual, He gets it right. The one across the room, In the front, Smiles at her Monday to Friday During sixth period. He waits for her after class Hoping he can walk with her. Sometimes she doesn’t remember. He’s looking back to smile at her now— Until the boy sitting in front of the girl Turns around And looks at the clock behind her. She’s ecstatic. The boy across the room turns back to the front.