Still puzzling my way through the teen years...

What magic does this man posess

that makes him shine with radiant light

each time he smiles that gentle smile 

that wavers there upon his lips?

The words he speaks I do not hear

His gaze has deafened both my ears

I startle - quick - what has he said?

So many things run through my head.

I smile, and nod, and dream that he

one day will want to be with me.