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Writer's pictureRiza Hensworth

-Under the White Jasmine Tree-



Why is the Sun smiling at me today?

Maybe because you appeared in my dream last night so dearly

It feels like I am going to sing and dance the whole day

There on the green grass, under the white Jasmine tree


Why do I feel like there are butterflies inside my small tummy?

The trees and daffodils and roses are so beautiful to see

I’m dreaming that you’re holding me tightly in your arms while dancing with me

There on the green grass, under the white Jasmine tree


I am happy to keep you inside my mind all day

Because I can show my feelings for you freely

How I wish one day, when I wake up from reality

You will love me too, like I love you so deeply


Each time we are together I really want to confess

That I couldn’t help but to fall from your funny jokes and your comeliness 

I wish you’ll see me close my eyes, I’m yearning for your precious kiss

My invisible feelings for you, I just don’t know how to express


Meanwhile, I have to write my feelings for you through my poetry

For I am much braver when you are not around me

And if I wanted to dance with you again someday

I’ll fancy that your dancing with me under the white Jasmine tree


©Riza Hensworth


Bio:

Riza is a poet who is Filipino by blood and Australian by heart. 

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