How to be a good secret admirer

[Lawrence]

It’s quite like bird watching.
Except hopefully, without the binoculars.

You must master the art
Of appearing occupied in parks.
Perhaps open a newspaper on a bench
And pretend to read an article
About osteoporosis.

Peek furtively and quickly over the paper.
This is important because
When you toss a creature crumbs,
You remind him of the bigger meal.
Periodically, turn the page
For authenticity's sake.

Be champion of post-it notes
On lockers and windshields;
Lord of lilacs and roses
In lockers and on doorsteps.
Reveal yourself one pore per day,
Exercising subtlety in every step.

Cultivate suspense-
Become like the movement of air
Behind a slamming door.

When the time comes
It should feel like you’re pulling yourself
From a magician’s hat-

Just be prepared
To be put back.