Ghazal Form Contest Sponsor: Sotto Poet
January 17, 2024
Your smile was one of innocence before you looked away. Was that a bit of fear in your eyes as you looked away? For a month you served me breakfast every morning, but tawny eyes never meet mine again; they turn away. Cinnamon blush painted your cheeks as if by artist's brush. I saw your hands tremble before you quickly moved away. What I would give to see you smile as you did the first time. No price too dear, for it hurts my heart when you sidle away. The sun shines when I see you. Is there something I could do that would sway you to talk with me instead of stepping away? I'm not one to offer a sweet cliche' that's used too often. I'm afraid you'd just bow your head and keep walking away. I don't know your name but I heard someone call you, Brooke. If you would once more look at me, I couldn't be pried away. I'll show respect for your demeanor by avoiding your eyes. Forgive me if I make you feel uncomfortable. I will stay away.
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