By Ali
Date: 2005 Sep 13
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Almost Unbelieving

I'm stepping softly
Through these streets, almost unbelieving,
But too wise not to see--
I'm here, you're here,
In this Labyrinth of a City,
Almost undercover
But not quite out of sight.

Over the phone,
I felt a little apprehension,
And your slight brogue was even blushing
In the depths of your voice--
I could hear the trepidation
Of your heart in each word,
But I did my best to smile
Through the sound.

And now these streets are rushing,
Turning my direction this way or that,
But I, for once, know where I'm going--
Which train to take, what street
To shy away from--and here I am,
At the Vivaldi Cafe, sitting in a corner
By the piano,
And you walk in, and I look up--
Suddenly,
I don't know what to say.