Ode to Engagement 
Nicole Jimenez

*P.O.V. Of a Guy*

Feet pacing 
Sweaty hands 
Nerves wrecking
Hoping the only word she  
says is "yes"
Heart is pumping
loud like a speaker that's
booming music to my love story

Head trying to memorize 
the few of many reasons why 
I love her

Seeing her in all her 
stunning beauty 
Stars envy her shine
The sun jealous of her smile
The moon desirous of her radiance

I take the final step 
Bend down on one knee
The speaker that is my heart
is on max

I recite the 
I Love You's 
I took hours to memorize 

And when I finish 
with the breath that's left in me
I ask the question 
Looking directly into her tear filled eyes