When you’re unaware.

That’s when I can touch you

lose my fingers in your hair

stroke your arm, caress your shoulder.

When you’re unaware.

 

When you’re unaware.

That’s when I can watch you

from my window, from the stair.

Watch you as you’re working

and admire you if I dare.

When you’re unaware.

 

Take you by surprise.

Just as you’re concentrating,

love the blueness of your eyes

expressions lighting up your face.

I’m in love and I am waiting

just to take you by surprise.

When you’re unaware.

 

I was running on a track

in the dull and dreary darkness

of my loss and of my lack.

Then you came upon me

and I looked into your eyes.

The world turned in an instant

as you took me by surprise.

While I was unaware.