Did you know that I smiled for the first time
In a long time, because of those blue eyes
Now blue skies are the constant reminder
Of the feelings I keep burying deep inside here
Did you know that for a time I was so content
With feeling nothing for no one until we met
But that laugh, those jokes, they were blissful
In a way that I can honestly say I miss you
Did you know that I familiarized with your schedule
To know when you'd be free so we would talk soon
That I checked in on the time just for comfort
Knowing that crushes tend to bring some hurt
Did you know that when I was called "mooiste"
That word lifted me up like a harken hoister
Just being appreciated and called when needed
Made me feel for a second like I could believe it
Did you know that I practiced Afrikaans for you
Nie my huistaal nie, but it was wonderful
Don't get me started on the way things went
Cause I ask "did you know?", but we know you didn't
By Carlyn Esbach
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The Poet. Book One
PoetryOf all the poems in the world, you've stumbled onto mine. Welcome to the land of poetry, whether happy or sad. There are paths that could be bright and cheery, or dark and desolate. The Poet series is a publication of my poems that I've written that...
