Today

Today
my hope soared
when you entered the room.
So long had it been
since last you had acknowledged
my presence
even my existence.
But...

Today
was different,
as you waltzed into the room
and the warmth of the spring
seemed to accompany you.

Today
your eyes met mine
a first for a long time
and I started from my
daydreaming.

Today
you entered the room
and smiled
in my direction
and my heart skipped a beat or two.

Yesterday
I told myself I was over you
that I had moved on.
I thought I was above
the intoxicating influence
that is you.

Today
I learned
that I am not
over all of this.
I learned
that I love you
hopelessly
the same as yesterday.
But...

Today
is different.

Today
you sent a smile
in my direction
and I believe
there is hope.

Today
I am mistaken
for you love me
no more
maybe less
than yesterday.

Today
that smile,
which I have so often
cherished
and now
covet,
was
today
for someone else.