Almost

A Poem by Ruzica

You smiled with your eyes closed
and with your hands
in the pockets
of your gray jacket

And I wanted to kiss you
Almost

You stood there
in your too big shoes
and your pressed shirt
and your face was so sunny that day

And I kissed you right then and there
Almost

And then you turned away
and you took all of your
easy smiles and deep voiced whispers

And my voice trembled
Almost

And like a boy playing marbles
in the dirt
with your eyes shining (so bright)
and your feet stomping
and your hands flying
you took from me
my most prized possession
my most cherished treasure
you took your warmth
and gave it to someone else
someone that wasn't me

And I forgave you
Almost