Nerves

 Um.... what should I say?
Encumbered by nerves, while courage strays

In the presence of saccharine beauty
Vacuous words escape arbitrarily

This foolish verbose falls on appreciative ears
As a symphonious giggle slips, the conversation steers

Confidence perks up a bit
She genuinely smiles,
With eyes now lit

Thoughts are bouncing around my brain
“Perhaps she'll say yes”, so I steady my aim

With focus on the approaching goal
Every part of the brain now taking a poll

Outweighing every option
Considering all outcomes

Heartbeat halts and I grit my teeth
Letting out the words, almost to scared to speak

She ponders the thought, while time lingers on
Regardless of the answer, I must be strong

Our eyes meet; a decisions been made,
Now her smile shines as if diamonds were inlaid

© 2013 Sean LaSalvia/Poetic Clarity