Observations

As he sat unaccompanied I saw no ring on his finger

Trouble in paradise perhaps

Lines at the edges of his eyes which still sparkled

the same brilliant blue as before

his cheekbones a bit more prominent than previously

his chin somewhat sharper

the baby face faded

replaced by a rather wizened visage

but equally enthralling

His enchanting smile remained unchanged

though it felt forced for the crowd and the cameras

Much can happen in only a year

A mask may slip revealing pretense

another's true motivations made clear

which might explain the unadorned digit

he was making no effort to hide from view

Maybe he knew

I’d notice