Beautiful Stranger

Beautiful Stranger
by Chanel Danette 11/30/10

Beautiful stranger,
my beautiful stranger,
too beautiful to speak one's name.
I find myself staring from afar,
waiting for you, to recognize my sole being.
Waiting for you, to recognize me.

See, I am a huge fan,
although it hasn't been that long.
I admire your ability to keep me longing for more
even though you've given me so little.
I wonder how I am infatuated with your smile in a matter of seconds.
In a matter of minutes,
I have given you my heart.
This is truly unexpected and quite strange.

I don't mind if you walk away though.
But if you walk away, keep an ear to my fading words.
Know that my heart skips a beat,
and I inhale your scent into my life.
Beautiful stranger,
please don't be scared.

I am the one afraid.
Afraid to speak to you,
for these butterflies will run you in a different direction than what was intended.
I am already planning on giving you what I see in the mirror,
so please don't take advantage.
You are the most beautiful of God's creations,
I believe I have fulfilled life's purpose.

The moment I met you, I knew I couldn't forget you,
a face, that lit me up inside.
I really don't do this too often.
Matter of fact, rarely did I think this could be.
Another human being is causing me to dream love's dream.
Take my hand because I promise to not let this go.
Hundreds of miles between us,
are only now a few feet to me.
Beautiful stranger, beautiful stranger.