One— Two— Step— Sun on my sleeve, I’m half-awake Street’s doing nothing, still my head shakes You pass me quick with that soft little grin Like you didn’t mean it, but it pulls me in I keep it light, I keep it neat But my shoes start finding your beat Not a story, not a scene Just a tiny spark in between I don’t call it anything I just let it happen One look, then I’m listening To the space you’re leaving You’re nearby— That’s it, that’s mine I don’t touch, I don’t try You’re nearby— And time goes bright My feet do that thing again You’re nearby— You’re nearby— You’re nearby— Same little corner, same iced drink I say “I’m good” before I think You say one word, then you look away Now my whole day bends that way I’m not dramatic, I’m not deep But it’s stuck in the way you speak Not a promise, not a sign Just a warm, quick glitch in time I don’t chase it down the street I don’t text it into meaning I just feel the bounce in me When you’re close enough to hear me You’re nearby— That’s it, that’s mine I don’t reach, I don’t dive You’re nearby— And it feels just right My hands stay calm, but my heart goes You’re nearby— You’re nearby— You’re nearby— Maybe it’s nothing Maybe it’s new Maybe it’s only the air you move I don’t need proof I don’t need lines I just like the way it tilts my time You’re nearby— That’s it, that’s mine I don’t say it out loud You’re nearby— And the world stays light No big scene, just the rhythm You’re nearby— You’re nearby— You’re nearby—
