author's note: i'm not sure about this poem, because it's one of the first i've actually written with punctuation and capitalization, but... i'll see what you think. this is a branch-out for me, but i hope you like it. :)

On the Computer Screen

In the morning,
I walk into the computer room,
sign into YIM,
and feel a smile blossom across my face
as I see your name on the "online" list.
I never expected to be this happy
to see just one name there,
but amazingly,
I am
and the fact that you are here
(although not here)
is actually enough for a few moments.
You make me feel wonderful,
like I am truly loved
for the first time in my life,
as utterly cliched as that sounds.

I always say the same thing
at the end of our conversations.

"I love you."

And those words...
Well, let's just say
I can't wait until I can say them in real life.