Emily Poem by Jon Arno

Who is this beauty? I’m snared by her charm
She's smiling while holding another man’s arm
Oh she is lovely! I can’t look away
I have but one moment. Oh what shall I say?

She sits at the table across from my view
My heart pounds within me she hasn’t a clue
What can I do? I’m out of control!
If I don’t try something I won’t be consoled

She catches me staring and turns with a smile
Will she accept me? Or see me as vile?
She looks back again and stares for a while
I try not to flinch. I know I am on trial

She excuses herself from her table of friends
I follow behind opportunity lends
We go down the hallway just past the wall phone
She stops and then turns to face me alone

'I’m here with my cousin', 'he brought me tonight'
The words that she says fill my heart with delight!
'Call me tomorrow sometime around three'
'I'll meet you for dinner if you think you’ll be free'

She hands me a napkin and then walks away
I want to go with her but I know I must stay
Her name and her number are written for me
“I cant wait to see you” signed Emily