Anticipating

Like a little boy holding a boat-shaped ice cream bar
he just bought from a nearby sari-sari store
in the dead heat of summer,
His happiness contained in moments of anticipation,
My soul is refreshed, elated
By the mere sight of your glowing smile
And the twinkle of your almond eyes.

Anticipating our next encounter
I am restless, fidgeting
Searching for what can be done
What I could do
To fill the void.

Until I am once again in the vicinity
Of your sweet, glowing smile
And the twinkle of your almond eyes
Like stars that fall from the night sky
Directly into my heart.