I Almost Didn't Notice

You ignored me all day today.
I almost didn't notice the sideways glances.
You didn't hold my hand.
I almost didn't notice the way you clenched your fist.

You left me to walk alone.
I almost didn't notice you follow behind me.
You watched me walk inside.
I almost didn't notice you fight yourself.

You didn't call me when you got home.
I almost didn't grab my phone every hour.
You didn't email me to say hello.
I almost didn't notice the "online now" symbol.

You must have known.
I almost didn't notice the note on the calendar.
You must have left early.
I almost didn't notice all the roses.

They streamed from the dresser to the bed,
creating a blanket of satin teardrops.
The red, white, and pink petals mixed,
to create a graceful bed top.

You came up behind me.
I almost didn't notice you wrap my arms around my waist.
You wiped away the single tear.
I almost didn't notice it had escaped.

You hadn't forgotten.
I almost didn't notice the mischevious smile.
You had put so much time and thought in.
I almost didn't notice the change.

You whispered in my ear.
I almost didn't notice my body quiver.
You said "Happy Valentine's Day, my love."
I almost didn't notice the need to breathe.

Happy Valentine's Day to you, my love.
I almost didn't notice how deeply I loved you.
I'm glad I finally did.