Passionate Stranger Constanza

I shall confess my secret aim:
To make you mine is what I plan;
But would you want me as your man?

I wonder how to light your flame;
And if you’ve even noticed me.
Are you alone - or can’t it be?

How can I get to know your name?
I dream about you night and day;
Yet shyness hampers words I’d say.

My heart is true, you’re not a game;
I offer more than just romance;
So please agree to take a chance.

But could you ever feel the same?
I write these lines and long for you;
And hope you’re thinking of me too…


I shall confess my secret aim:
I wonder how to light your flame;
How can I get to know your name?
My heart is true, you’re not a game;
But could you ever feel the same?

For Craig’s Constanza contest, written 18th December
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 2/9/2014 11:28:00 PM
How I remember these feelings. I'd see an unforgettable face in the crowd, between the arms and shoulders of the rest and wondered how I might make something happen. Usually it didn't, but I enjoyed reliving the glow. Congratulations.
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Date: 2/9/2014 7:51:00 PM
Hey way to go, Jack. Congrats in the contest. Good to see this one again.
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Date: 1/3/2014 11:20:00 AM
The constanza is a very interesting form and you have added your own personal charm to it. This is some excellent poetry, sire.
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Date: 1/1/2014 2:40:00 PM
Good Luck with your love life in the upcoming year! You are off to a fine start with this poem! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 12/20/2013 4:25:00 PM
A great work, Jack! Terry (Happy holidays!)
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Date: 12/20/2013 11:23:00 AM
Jack, this is just great, a wonderful example of this form, very well written, have a Happy and Peaceful Holiday….David
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Date: 12/19/2013 3:52:00 PM
hey, what a GREAT way to do a constanza, Jack. you wowed me!!!
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Date: 12/19/2013 12:07:00 AM
A great and sweet brill love song dat cud light a fire in a lassie's heart. Lovely constanza. I am a lassie frm India but i hav heard of it.
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Date: 12/18/2013 8:18:00 PM
Jack, you have written a masterpiece here my friend! I really loved reading this fantastic piece that you have so illustriously written! Wow, what a powerful poem, such a brilliant write! Great Work!!
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