It was a bit much
A supercilious nod
To the paean
Of my heart
She knew what I meant
But ignored it
All the same
That single look
And curt nod
Said more
Than the tomes
She worshipped
And me
A nothing in her eyes
A challenge
To her world view
But her best effort
Could not touch
The joy
Hidden in my heart
And I just smiled
In return
A smile of pity
And regret
A forlorn expression
She would not
Deign to recognize