I saw you from across the cafe,
and I think we might
have something in common,
I mean, besides being alone
for the moment,
and us being human beings and all.
I thought you might become my friend,
maybe like the same museums
and used book stores.
We all could use more friends,
and I just wanted you to know
that someone sees your eyes shining
with humor and curiosity
and appreciates the way
you were nice to your waitress,
and it’s okay if you don’t
want to be friends or anything.
I just really wanted you to understand
you made my life a little better
without even seeing me.

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Terri Simon has degrees from Sarah Lawrence College (Writing/Literature) and Virginia Tech (Computer Science) and works in IT. Her poetry chapbook, Ghosts of My Own Choosing, has recently been published by Flutter Press. Her work has appeared in Poetry Quarterly, Black Mirror Magazine, Jellyfish Whispers, and Mused, among others. Along with writing, her interests include spirituality, fountain pens, hand drums, and gaming. Read more here: http://www.terrispad.com

Photto: Tamara Bellis