Sidewalk Romance

I see her sit down quietly,

She moves with musical fluidity.

Still I stand here awkwardly,

Stricken.

I walk towards her,

Clumsily.

I stumble but quickly recover.

She smiles sweetly,

Instant courage is what I discover.

Our eyes met and my feet left earth,

Heart all a flutter.

I came in close,

Touched her hand, so sweet and soft.

Not knowing what to do,

I lie and say I’m lost.

Around her neck, a single golden cross.

What happened next is ours to know.

My mind said no but my heart said go,

Hearts will do what they please as you know.