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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2017-01-09 10:21 AM


I was awakened with desire
when we accidentally
met on a crowded street
our eyes caressed
each other
you opened your mouth to speak
I reached out a hand
to brush your lovely arm
you averted your eyes
I let my hand drop without the caress
intended
though it’s been years
that we were oh so in love
I’m stirred by your presence
I could tell you felt the same way
my life these days
most would consider to be good
I have a new love
I’ve heard that you do too
we have both gone on in a new direction
why then did we hesitate
as we met
just now
I know why
she knows why also
we both felt that love we had
for each other
why then didn’t we stop
go somewhere for coffee because . . .
we are still so much in love

©January 8, 2017 / Jerry Pat Bolton


~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

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2islander2
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since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825
by the sea
1 posted 2017-01-09 11:25 AM


this is like love at first sight, and happy can be a man, nice reading
yann

JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
2 posted 2017-01-09 11:34 AM


You are very astute, Yann, and yes, on second reflection, it is a lot like love at first sight. Thank you.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

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