Words that escaped

Nervous

                                                                                             

I clear my throat,

I clench my fists.

There is something I would like to say,

Rather, suggest.

I want to be-

I clear my throat.

You see, I need to-

I gulp and I smile.

Saying this out loud

is surely taking a while.

Have you seen the sky today?

It's exquisite, the way it shimmers.

I mean, I know it's the sun doing the magic.

But it's hard to take your eyes off the sky.

When its shining-

There I go again, rambling.

Okay let's get this straight

I can't seem to get you out of my head.

The sky was a petty excuse

I just like to talk about the weather

When my cheeks feel warm

I promise I mean you no harm

When I say I think about you

I just wanted to get this

Off my chest

Maybe it will beat a little slower

Now that you know-

Voice shakes.

I'm sorry I have to go.

Flustered, I run home.

I felt your silence that somehow screamed 'No'.

If only my voice hadn't shook.

If only the sky hadn't shimmered.

If only you hadn't smiled.

I had it in the bag,

I had you off my chest.

Sigh.