Across a crowded school yard I saw him
Standing there looking at me
He was medium build, graying hair, gray mustache.
Blue jeans and a tee shirt
Arms folded across his chest
Leaning against a fence

Was he looking at me?
I turned around to look behind just to be sure
Yes, it's me he's smiling at

My God, is it him?
My eyes squint in the sun for a better look
Dammit I can't see
Fumbling I don sunglasses
Ah yes, a clearer view
Now he waves as I smile when I see him
<blush>

My mind goes into high gear
I was the one who would come to him
An early morning surprise at Winn Dixie
"Are you done?" I would say
And see him drop his water and ice in shock

But no. I see him across from me now
Is it him though?

School bell rings
Children go inside for class
Cars start, and parents are on their way
Still, he leans against the fence
Staring at me
My feet, stuck to the ground
Body frozen in place
But hot to the touch

He begins the walk
To me
My head feels light
Yes, I am going to faint
Oh yes, I am going to faint

But as he approaches
Tears fill my eyes
This is not my Viking
This is not the man I love
What the hell?

Still he walks towards me
His face is loosing it's smile
As he see's my tears

Face to face

"Hello," he says to me. "Are you O.K.?"
"No," I say through tears.
"I see you everyday, and thought we might have lunch. Would you have lunch with me today?"

~*~

My heart... breaks.
Eyes... why do you play tricks with me?

Do I want something so bad
That everyday will be a mindfuck?
Oh Nancy, get a grip
Get a grip

~*~

Home now
I sit at my desk
Headphones on
Listening to my lovers voice

Yes
I will get a grip

Tomorrow
Just not today
Not yet

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AUTHORS NOTES:
This really did happen today.
Oh it's so far the other way my life has gone
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Nancy Imelda Schafer
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