A Very Fine Line

I loved you -
I hate you!
And now I can’t wait to
See you fall from grace - like the stupid fool that you are -
(Right on cue)
That perfect mouth
I once kissed
Now just looks slack
And I’m pissed
That others even listen
To the phoney nonsense you spew!
Those big muscled arms
That once saved me from harm
Seem to drag with your knuckles
On the floor,
And those dumb little jokes
That you share with all folks
Are banal embarrassments
And, believe me,
A BORE!
You walk towards me,
I seethe!
What a nerve!
I can’t breathe!
“Get Lost!”
I manage to hiss
In front of me you stand, -
then grab hold of my hand!
I’ll hit you!
(I swear I won’t miss!)
You pull me tight to your chest
My heart pounds in my breast
What are you doing?
Good God up above!!
Your lips then meet mine
More potent than wine,
My heart melts –
I have fallen in love!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Agustin Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A  Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 7:26 PM
ANNELIESE, Excellent poem, Awesome flow. Luv ** SKAT **
Brown Avatar
October 3, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Congratulations on your win in the "Fine Line" contest Anneliese. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
October 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Anneliese,Congrats on your win in Nancy's contest.Enjoyed.
Mehta Avatar
October 1, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of Nancy, Annalise
Ramage Avatar
October 1, 2011 at 1:19 AM
Oh you fool... just kiddin;) Great poem. congratulations on your HM. Lee
Jones Avatar
September 30, 2011 at 9:04 PM
You pegged it! Angry love, oh my, oh my... Thanks so much for the write, Anneliese, and for supporting my contest. Beauty eve, Namaste~N
J.T. Avatar
September 27, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Oh how we feel about the one's we love. Good poem. I enjoyed
Brown Avatar
September 26, 2011 at 10:32 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you this morning Anneliese. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
Chenevert Avatar
September 25, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Excellent pertaining to the duality of the mine. Good narration. Jim Chenevert
Merryman Avatar
September 25, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Good write, Anneliese. Interesting format. Kim
Is My Name ; Avatar
September 25, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Nice work :)
Bose Avatar
September 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Thank You, Maddie!
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