The Tribulation

I see you standing over there,
Your fingers running through your hair.

Quite a site for me to see;
Should I just wait expectantly?

I feel like insignificant dust
The kind of person you'd never lust.

You look at me with knowing eyes.
Will there be a big surprise?

Will you say what I wish you would?
"The night is young, you're looking good!"

Maybe, someday, in another world
You'll like me with my hair so curled.

Just wishful thoughts of course, I know,
But when you smile, I always glow.

You're coming near. What do you want?
Will you give me your half croissant?

"How are you doing?" you politely ask
I wince at the upcoming task.

I need to really keep my head.
And pay attention to what you've said

About the other people you like
the ones that treat me as a tyke.

"I'm feeling fine. Are you?" I smile.
This is what makes it all worthwhile.

The start of a beautiful relationship-
I hope we've only reached the tip.