Gazing Through Lilies

"Someone likes you."
He said, gazing through the lilies.
He smiled gently.
Afraid of what I could not say,
I could not speak.
The gift was mine, to me.
Silent among the scent of lilies,
gazing at his face.
Slightly shamed and unspoken
I looked into his eyes
and fell in love.


J.L. Stanley