Her

He eyes were shining as she

Stood under that simple plant

Waiting for someone to come past

And sweep her away.

It’s obvious she

Didn’t expect me

To be the one to take notice.

But I did, because

I’d been the one standing under the

Mistletoe waiting last year.

Waiting for someone who never came.

So maybe I’d give

This girl

A chance.

I came closer and at first she didn’t see what

I meant to do. I

Walked over to her.

“Is there a reason you’re out

In the cold on Christmas?”

“I want someone.”

So I gave her someone.

She parted from me and smiled as she walked away.

Obviously she wasn’t looking for me,

Which is too bad.

But I hope I’ve

Made her happier

Somehow.