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She asked for his mobile number,

and instead

he opened his diary

and began to write.

“I feel like you have helped me so much,

helped me become

everything I once desired to be.

So, kindly accept

my heartfelt thanks

for being such a kind

and helpful soul.

Take enough time

to ponder your desires.

Take enough time

to love yourself.

And please,

forget your constant flaws.

You are the person

I cannot resist.”

“Read this,” he said,

and handed her the diary.

Then, with a quiet smile,

he added,

“Follow the column.

Count the words

in each row.

Somewhere between

what I wanted to say

and what I was too shy to say,

you will find

my number.”