Jack Horne Poet Verse

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

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Mark Peterson February 9, 2014 at 11:28 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.

Andrea Dietrich February 9, 2014 at 7:51 PM Hey way to go, Jack. Congrats in the contest. Good to see this one again.

Isaiah Zerbst January 3, 2014 at 11:20 AM The constanza is a very interesting form and you have added your own personal charm to it. This is some excellent poetry, sire.

Matthew Anish January 1, 2014 at 2:40 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

Terry O'Leary December 20, 2013 at 4:25 PM A great work, Jack! Terry (Happy holidays!)

David Williams December 20, 2013 at 11:23 AM Jack, this is just great, a wonderful example of this form, very well written, have a Happy and Peaceful Holiday….David

Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2013 at 3:52 PM hey, what a GREAT way to do a constanza, Jack. you wowed me!!!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri December 19, 2013 at 12:07 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.

Russell Sivey December 18, 2013 at 8:18 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!!