Caught Looking - Jan. 28, 2026

from across the street

you suddenly look up,

startled to see someone

attractive staring back

isn’t your first thought,

is that for me?

so you stand a little taller

straighten the posture,

puff up the chest

take a few strides

before you look over

to see them, head down

and fast walking away,

now in doubt about

your first assumption

and wondering why you

didn’t smile but presented

a deer in headlights,

mouth open

with that stupid, huh?

plastered over your face