observing you from a distance
tiger lily - 4/99
covertly
in a place filled with chaos
noises enclose me
sittin at my crowded table
while laughter errupts
i smile to display interest
my mind's thoroughly enraptured by you
stolen glances your way
you with your friends
just tables away
but worlds apart
thinking to myself
can you feel my stare
the delusion of listening to the voices around me
laugh with them to avoid their inquiries
as to who had seduced my thoughts
nonchalant in my attitude
perpretrating an air of confidence
but my eyes tell the truth
one look in my eyes and you would know
if my quick glances were met by your own
speculation would be gone
