This poem describes a chance encounter in May between the speaker and someone who captivated them with their charm and passion for life. The speaker observes the object of their affection enjoying life in their own world, piling all their smiles into a radiant face. Though drawn to them, the speaker worries how to connect without it feeling forced or like a competition. The passion and zest for life they see in this person gives the speaker hope and a sense of freedom, like wings. The month of May holds significance as it was when this encounter occurred, lifting the speaker out of dreariness on a breathtaking day.
This poem describes a chance encounter in May between the speaker and someone who captivated them with their charm and passion for life. The speaker observes the object of their affection enjoying life in their own world, piling all their smiles into a radiant face. Though drawn to them, the speaker worries how to connect without it feeling forced or like a competition. The passion and zest for life they see in this person gives the speaker hope and a sense of freedom, like wings. The month of May holds significance as it was when this encounter occurred, lifting the speaker out of dreariness on a breathtaking day.
This poem describes a chance encounter in May between the speaker and someone who captivated them with their charm and passion for life. The speaker observes the object of their affection enjoying life in their own world, piling all their smiles into a radiant face. Though drawn to them, the speaker worries how to connect without it feeling forced or like a competition. The passion and zest for life they see in this person gives the speaker hope and a sense of freedom, like wings. The month of May holds significance as it was when this encounter occurred, lifting the speaker out of dreariness on a breathtaking day.