You were sitting down there
just another friend I might forget later
But then you looked over.
Our eyes met, our gaze locked
That was the start of ten seconds...
the ten seconds that felt like ten years.
1...2...3...
I just noticed your eyes were dark brown
but why did they shine and they stared deep into mine?
4...5...6...
what's up with that frown?
did someone you love let you down?
oh... now you smile...
7...8...9...
has this always been you're smile?
why did I never notice it to be this pretty?
so mischievous, yet so lovely
10...
someone said your name.
you looked away.
but I was still staring,
thinking of all the time we spent together
because 10 seconds were enough for me to love you forever.

© Grace Powetry