Passing Me By

Category: Writing and Poetry


Passing me by

I'm deathly afraid to write this
But in spite of this
I continue to type this
This flow goes on and on
For I don't know how long
I'mma just ramble
Until I form a flow
Because I write about something I'll never know
And I know you'll probably want to know
Who this poem is for
It's for everyone
All your special girls
You came into my world
And just as quick became my past
This is for the questions
I was never bold enough to ask
At the coffee shop
Or in that morning class
I couldn't get it together
In time enough to ask
So appreciate the moments
Even though I let you pass

I saw your smile
And I know you saw mine
We may have even chatted
While waiting together in line
I think back and wish
I could have told you you were fine
Now all I have is memories
Of when your attention was all mine
My mind was racing so fast
And its just now slowing down
Times like this I wish
Our conversation was still going down
The things I would say now
Knowing then what I know now
Wishing then that I knew how
How
Do I catch you on your way to pee
Standing hiding somewhere he can't see
Chatting discussing life and possibilities
But how do I grab your attention like you grabbed mine
How do I let you know you're one of a kind
You got in with just a look
You're in my world because now I'm hooked
What I write for you is biblical
A book of books
A coulda, shoulda, woulda in case I get a second look
And it would be a lot
Dang near all I got
My second and best shot
And its still hot
Because my fire still burns
My heart still yearns
But the world just turns
And everywhere I turn
I continue to learn
Change, grow and earn
The wisdom to discern
How
Do I know I will see you again
Hopefully, on MySpace you'll be a friend of a friend
But then I see your face and I don't know if I can
I mean I know I can because I'm that man
But how do I make sure the timing's right
When can I bring my intentions to the light
Don't want to cause undue fright
Don't want to cause sudden flight
I just want you to stay
I just want another chance
What is there to say
What will make this last
I just wanna make the right play
How do I stop repeating the past
Why does this keep happening
To me repeatedly

I could say it was fine
But then it stays on my mind
You catching my eye
You being THAT fine
So fine you shine
Too fine for lines
So why waste your time
I'm not ready to make you mine
But I still want to try
So while I straddle both sides
I pray for more time
Just stay for this rhyme
And see what we'll find
And I promise I won't hide
Even if I have to cry
Because
My life is living to let you pass me by