The Rosebud

She lowered her eyes

I look at her standing there

Like a fresh rose bud

She is beautiful

To approach her is risky

We were so different

For if I did this

Would place her in jeopardy

And she could lose face

Family must know

For there are rules to follow

It is hard for me

I tell her uncle

For he is a go between

For me, I must wait

He gives me a call

It’s a cathartic moment

Father will meet me

And so it begins

I see everyone but her

This is a good sign

Then I’m invited

To share a meal with them all

And to talk to her

Now there is a chance

That this rosebud will be mine

To bloom together