Train

I board the train one in the afternoon
Hoping to see and ask you out before June
I'll come from the east end, five stations away
A few blocks walk, maybe drop by and stay

It's still early in the afternoon
A few days before it becomes June
Didn't send a message because it's a surprise
I'm not really confident with my disguise

I dropped by a store to get us something to nibble
I chose what would delight you and what I'm able
I'm so excited to share it with you, watch you enjoy it
Be really grateful to make you happy even with that bit

Before that, I watched a Spanish film for the first time
Really lucky to do so because I don't have any extra dime
I don't know if you've already seen something like that
It'd be fun with you but I planned a surprise from where you're at

Traveled almost the whole the whole train line
Transferred and rode a few stations from another line
I enjoyed staring at the view above most buildings
Like last year, with you, sharing nonsense of no endings

I arrived at your home, it was almost five
Sending that surprise message makes me more than alive
I would like to go inside but can't remember which door
I know I've been to the place almost two years before

I waited a bit for your reply to come
Or perhaps meet me at the gate for a welcome
Took a peek every minute or two
Never been so eager just to see you

Almost a quarter passed and no response
Your sister went out of the gate, I took a chance
Asked if your inside, she said you're out with a friend
She's a bit in a hurry, having fun with her friends

Stayed near the gate, leaned on the wall for some time
Another ten, fifteen minutes for a response
My father would be coming to my place in no time
Maybe I'll see you a bit just to catch a glance

Ten before six, I saw your sister again
I asked her to forward to you my treat
Really thankful she was there, just talkin'
It would break my heart if I'll eat all of it

I board the train when it was almost six
Saw a familiar face, didn't bother 'cause my head aches
I should've sent the message a lot earlier
It could've ended the day a lot better

Off the train then a jeepney ride
On a route into that university side
Checked the my phone, saw and read your message
I smiled, it relieved that day's frustration damage



Made this one early this afternoon. Apologies to the form and substance. I'd like to have it that way.