Anthony Paisano
I have a huge crush
on Tony Paisano --
the cutest boy
in our 4th grade class --
I'll bet he'll be named most handsome
in our high school yearbook
I'm shy
but in love
I agonize
--should I
give Tony Paisano
a valentine
He never pays
attention to me
barely speaks
Will he laugh at me
--a skinny, plain girl
--maybe I won't sign it.
Early February 14
I slip
into the classroom
gingerly lay
the card on Tony's desk
We all hand out
our cards
I watch his face
when he opens
my valentine
Looking amazed
he glances my way
I look away
Then back again
He says "thank you"
politely
I'm ready to swoon
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