but my love (Wattys2014 Talk of the Town Winner)

➵treinta

a green vibe is finally tainting the grass,

blooming flowers prepare themselves to seduce bees

the sun is grinning at us, triumphantly showing off its glow and warmth

little kids run around kicking soccer balls and chasing each other

i sit on a bench at the park, the one right in front of the lake

throwing rocks in the water, and watching the effect of the impact

i am at peace, patiently waiting for you

you come, wearing bermuda shorts and a gray shirt

"sorry i was late. i needed to pick up something," you say

i stand up and hug you

"it's fine," i smile, and you return the expression

there is a messily wrapped box in your hand,

you catch me looking at it ,

you give me the box and shrug

"are there any explosives in this?" i say, hesitantly shaking it

you grin, "maybe."

"oh no," i say, already unwrapping it, "shall i open it or not?"

you chuckle, "take your time thinking."

i have already revealed the content of the box,

oh my love,

it is a box of cherries, and there's a card on top

i look at you, bewildered

"read the card."

i do. and in your messy writing, this is written:

"even though cherries are available to buy at stores, i think you're a cherry impossible to find, unique to the eye and with an ability to capture hearts. you captured mine. so will you be my cherry?"

our eyes meet and i can see nervosity in yours,

"so?"

i put the box on the bench and take a step towards you

i lean in and wrap my arms around you

"of course, i'll be yours, you cheesy boy."

"don't you mean you cherry boy?"

i laugh and kiss you

and while objects float around aimlessly in space

i am steady on my feet, by your side, because you are my gravity.

 with all your flaws, you are perfect

and i have learned to see mine as beauty spots

but my love,

i love you.

and i'm proud to say that you're falling in love with me as well.

the end.