Passing me by

I watch you pass my way every day, but never can I find the words to say.  
I’m too old, I’m too shy; can’t keep letting you pass me by and in my mind all I can think of is I’m in love with you and I don’t even know you.  
You smile, I smile back you keep on going an that is that.
My feelings for you grow stronger every time I see you
but my tongue gets tied and I don’t know what to say or do.
At night I dream of us together and what it would be like, how strong our love could be, how ultimately right.
I don’t even know your name but regardless my heart you have claimed.
One day I’ll get the courage I pray to say more than hello and ask you your name. Until then you hold the key to my heart.
©Coco Irving 2007