I was just eleven that day,
Seeking love that slipped away,
Yearning for a warm embrace,
Hoping someone'd see my face.
Then I caught your steady gaze,
Like the sun through morning haze,
Blue eyes bright and waves of brown,
Wore your beauty like a crown.
Knew you for a little while,
Trapped beneath your gentle smile,
Kind and warm you seemed to...
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