By Aarika Das Panda (Y12)
You had me at hello
and I’m sure you left at goodbye.
Whatever happened in between
I’m not very sure.
Maybe my heart skipped a beat,
when you committed the mere action
of acknowledging me
and looking me in the eyes.
They say that absence makes
the heart grow fonder,
not sure if my heart is doing so
when you’re near, I want more.
I’m aware of your feelings at present
yet unsure of your future intentions
it’s stupid to think I could change your mind
but optimism is key.
Maybe Aphrodite is looking down at us
with pity flooding her eyes,
as she prepares to send Eros down
with some particularly convincing arrows,
and instructions not to miss again
or maybe he shot the wrong one
or maybe she’s letting me know it’s not worth it
and I ought to pack my bags and move on.
In my mind’s eye,
Aphrodite resembles you so,
your lovely face, and flirty eyes
and smile when you said hello.
Or was it hey? All I know
is I melted into a tiny puddle
and wished thats how I would stay
until you finally left.
Until we meet again.