Nervous Anticipation

With sweaty palms I take her hand
As I come to rest on one knee 
The words were hung in the back of my throat
Trying their best to get free

My heart was shouting just do it
I could hear it with every beat
What would she say I will or I won't
Heavenly bliss or defeat?

Each time I tried to utter those words
My voice would quiver and shake
How many times have I practiced this
And how many times will it take

Only a whisper with one breath of air
Was all I was able to free
I just couldn't wait for her ears to accept
Those words, "Will you marry me?"

The seconds would seem like hours
Time would simply stand still
With two little words filled with tears
She uttered the sound, "I will"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2010 at 9:31 PM
congratulations, Larry, I never even got to experience this at all. MY hubbie simply anticipated, as did I , that we would get married. I never actually even got a proposal. DANG it. LUv, andrea
Brown Avatar
May 28, 2010 at 9:09 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's " Feel The Feelings" contest Larry. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 7:58 AM
What a great job.....makes a woman experience what a man must feel, when going through such a memorable moment!! Congratulations, Larry!!
Sweetheart Avatar
May 25, 2010 at 7:24 PM
Congrats Larry on your winning poem in Paula's contest ... knew it was dynamic at first read..so enjoy your victory ..luv from the "Sweetheart"
Taylor Avatar
May 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM
All that nervous tension was worth it in the end. The only question is - is what is her mother like?
Sweetheart Avatar
May 25, 2010 at 8:34 AM
A sweet and elegant proposal Larry written in easy lines of luv... if only more gentlemen like U dear one... all us women would be happy campers.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" ..thankxxx for your awesome remarks on my poetry today.. appreciated...
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