22 Poem by Mara Manzano

It started special, it started right
When my phone lit up and I saw it was my guy
A Facebook post, a picture too
Those things welcomed my January 2

Late replies and delayed schemes
Unusual actions performed by my king
I entered the place, full of happiness and glee
He was there, sipping hot chocolate, waiting for me

It was our first mass together, I held his hand
He held mine back as they signaled, we stand
My man, the one I love is with me
In his arms, whatever tough becomes easy

We took pictures and ate happily
We laughed like we’re little children in elementary
I had to eat ice cream and forget about my diet
What is a birthday if it’s all peace and quiet

I got sad cause I had to bid goodbye
I went inside the cab and suddenly I wanted to cry
But the next things that happened surely amazed me
When I went into my station and saw what I see

A bouquet of flowers and chocolates in red
I was speechless, I was surprised, I was stunned, enough said
My day ended and I knew exactly how I would recall
That very special day when I was surprised by Paul.