Sue Verma Poet Rhyme

This appointment

A false rush paved the way, 
amidst empty glasses and pizza boxes 
everyone had something to say.

Mauve, green, white, and blue. 
A hint of banter. 
a connection flickered with you. 

Head lowered, fleeting glances,
could have talked all night 
only if you didn’t miss all the chances. 

Felt special for maybe a second 
close, talking 
ignoring all flags that beckoned 

Should‘ve caught an earlier train,
would’ve saved the anxiety,
could’ve rested my overworked brain. 

But i stayed anyway,
far side of the sofa,
hoping you’d have something to say.

watched you small talk with everybody, 
thinking to myself, 
“maybe he didn’t see me”.

and then it suddenly dawned, 
you really don’t care, cause
it’s not that hard to respond

I was definitely a fool,
thinking it was electric 
when the flip side was cruel 

nothing here, no chase 
this appointment
just brings sadness to my face. 

Was the walk awkward for you as well?
the boy who chatted with girls all night 
walked quietly and bid farewell.

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Silent One December 6, 2023 at 11:14 AM I think there will be a few who have had the same experience, I have not.. but, thats because ive not been on many dates... I hope you get a better appointment.. you wrote this one really well.. Sue Verma December 7, 2023 at 4:32 AM Thank you so much for saying that! It means a lot. So I wrote this poem because I had a small crush on someone and I knew I was going to attend the same event as them, but it was a lot better in my head than reality haha. The guy and I spoke before the event and walked back afterwards but you can prolly tell how it went.