One Sided Love Poem by Ajitha Ch

I know we come from different backgrounds,
different cultures, have different experiences in life
and a significant age gap,
but what if I tell you I fell in love with you despite everything?

I had my eyes on you since the moment I saw you,
you were like that fresh relaxing breeze I felt,
I knew right away that you would not just be a passing cloud,
your face, so familiar yet so unknown.

The moment my eyes met yours for the first time,
I looked down unconsciously in shyness.
I still find myself doing the same and you can notice it,
if you observe me or pay even the slightest attention.

I said 'thank you' every time,
just to hear your 'hmhm' in a soft tone,
and now every time someone says it,
it reminds me of you and only you.

I wonder if I ever cross your mind at least once a day
apart from the time when you see my texts?
Do you ever randomly think of me, the way I do about you?
Did you ever even notice the efforts I put in for you?