Accidental Meeting

You were a flash in the corner of my eye,
running down the street.
I was ready for you the next day and
made certain we would meet.
I began to jog beside you, pretending
I would have done it anyway.
We managed to talk while we ran those blocks
and your smile did brighten my day.
At last, you asked me out for a date,
at first it was very frightening,
but when you held my hand in yours
it was like we were struck by lightning.

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