I Knew You

I knew you when I first met you
I knew you just by looking into your eyes
Your eyes held my attention
Your smile would not let me go
I fell in love with you
Before you even spoke
We sat and talked for hours 
Slowly our time was coming to an end
And I didn’t want the afternoon to stop
Because I knew you
And I would be apart again. 
Our lives just would not work in this life
My heart was breaking because I knew you
Fate was being cruel to us
We didn’t even stand a chance
As much as we cared for each other 
Forces were keeping us apart 
No matter how hard we tried
We could not make it work
We had to say goodbye
But I am so glad I knew you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Sidlik Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Dear Linda, I like your writing style—spontaneous feelings that flow just like life itself. I wish you plenty of inspiration. Best regards, Marian Sidlik, Slovak poet.
Kendrick Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Raw emotions penned in this work. Way to go. Sara K. 👍
Smith  Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 1:09 AM
This tender free-verse poem captures the instant, unsettling certainty of recognising someone deeply, only to lose the possibility of sharing a life with them. Its simple, direct language and recurring line “I knew you” create an intimate emotional refrain, while the movement from first attraction to goodbye gives the piece a quietly heartbreaking arc.❤️
Ray Avatar
September 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
the inner knowing shows great perception, but more so the wisest of decisions we make in life.....well done Linda, enjoyed the poem....but more so, the ability to live wisely in the world
Lawrence Avatar
September 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
This poem expresses well the cruel loves we are happy to remember. Great write, Linda.
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