My classes at Arizona State were fun,
But kept me on my feet.
My professors were encouraging
And I had food to eat.
My scholarship took care of my school fees
But I needed money to live.
I got a job at the campus library.
With school 3 hours was all that I could give.
I wasn't interested in having any kind of relationship with anyone
Until I saw her, sitting by a tree.
My first thoughts were
God help me.
She was sitting alone
Reading a book.
I couldn't see all of her face
So I wanted to take a better look.
I got too close and
She noticed me.
She was talking
But her beauty was all that I could see.
She had short black hair and full lips.
She had wondrous brown eyes
That defiantly had me
Tongue-tied.
I snapped out of it
And asked for her name.
Well, Rolanda after that
I would never be the same.
From that point on
Our friendship just grew.
At first I was nervous
Then I got used to you.
We would talk a lot
And explore the city.
You were an art major
Smart and witty.
After getting to know you better
I wanted to ask you out.
I hope you would say yes.
But I had my doubts.
You said yes
And I knew it would be the start of something great.
I thanked the heavens that I met you
It must have been fate.
YOU ARE READING
August Rain
PoetryAugust, a determined and focused man with a troubled past. Rolanda, a generous, caring woman with a passion for art. What happens when these two meet?
