I sat next to you

a year ago

on the loud and crowded bus, your friends horsing around

behind us.

We shared laughter but never

words and yet

I was happy.

Did you feel it too?

I passed you in the hall months

ago on our way

to class.

We were surrounded

by waves of

people and I

looked at them all but

saw only

you.

Did you see me too?

Weeks ago I dreamt of sunlight, a

carpet of color

and fragrance

and wishes gliding on gilded

wings and

I could reach

out a finger

where one would rest

for a breath.

And of course you were there.

Did you dream of me too?

Someone asked me to

dance yesterday.

I can’t recall

who because

you were watching us,

your gaze following us even though

her hand rested

on your arm. You looked

perfect.

Did you forget her too?

I whispered this all

to you

a heartbeat ago.

Now two.

Now three.

I think I love you,

I breathed.

Did you love me too?

Do you love me too?