Lin Lane Poet Free verse

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Eyes of a Stranger

Tranquil was my life until the day
   he glanced at me and we both stood still
Eyes locked senses stirred
   as if they were pebbles being thrown 
      sending ripples across the surface of my soul.

Since that intimate gaze,
   I've not been able to forget the moment
      a stranger's nod had caressed me.
His smile held me a willing captive 
   as firmly as if he'd cupped my face 
      with the alluring warmth of his hands.

In a fleeting moment, we touched.
Not physically, but an emotional wave.
The kind that comes crashing from the sea
   and takes your feet from under you,
      leaving you lying on the sand,
          drenched, out of breath...
laughing, and not giving a damn.

The intensity of his look
   left me hoping such a wave
      would wash over me once again
This time I wouldn't turn and walk away.

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David Kavanagh March 6, 2026 at 2:26 AM I’m not even sure I should be commenting on this one, yes he’s a handsome dude setting the scene, but not my type, I prefer the female of the species, but I gotta admit the poetry is extremely sensual, and beautifully crafted, I’ll just imagine it’s Helen of Troy launching 1000 ships, and be on my way, but not before I fave this one! Cheers David Lin Lane March 6, 2026 at 4:14 AM Thank goodness he’s not your type! Nice to know you have no issue with calling another guy handsome.’ Merci for finding it sensually alluring and for the fave. Yeah, I could see you with Helen.

Paula Goldsmith March 5, 2026 at 12:21 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Eyes of a Stranger" write. Great Picture... I have heard it said, "the eyes are the window to the soul." Hope you are doing OK. Have a fun day writing away.......... Lin Lane March 5, 2026 at 1:49 PM Hi Paula and thanks so much for your lovely remarks.

John Lawless March 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM that's why I wear sunglasses lest the beach be strewn with laughing damsels.......in distress.....OK,,,,Ok...I liked it Lin, beautifully done, subtly sensual edging near out and out pornog.....no...no....don't go there. Good to see you scorching the page again... Lin Lane March 5, 2026 at 11:19 AM Ha John. You shouldn’t give a damn. My thoughts were meant to lead a reader to yearn with desire and you were there. Merci.

Ink Empress March 5, 2026 at 10:32 AM Gosh my heart linnersz, romance never sounded as poetic before this! Eyes of a stranger! That!!!! Should be a prompt! Its perfect! Is it ok if i set that as a prompt on one of my communities? Also i must say the aching longing flowing throughout this poem is just palpable! I cant even! I love especially the lines “ In a fleeting moment, we touched. Not physically, but an emotional wave.” whoa! That hits so deep! I wish i had written that! Your romantic poems always make my heart quiver! This is a new fave for me! Pleasure reading. Sending you light always Lin Lane March 5, 2026 at 11:17 AM Feel free to spread your finely feathered wings and use anything you wish from my poetry as contest prompts. I see it as a compliment of our kindred spirits. Thank you for finding my lines romantically sensual. Those eyes are mesmerizing and turning away would be nigh on to impossible.