Prosaic Infatuation

Not going to try harder?
Or is it too hard to try?
Should I play hard to get?
Or with alcohol ply?

I would tell you a story,
If I knew any good.
But perhaps it'd be better
To just know where you stood.

I feel a little ridiculous
Putting down into word
The conflict inside me
Over what has occurred.

But I cannot resist
When your face cracks a smile;
It convinces me then
That it's all been worthwhile.

We gave it a chance
To become something more,
And risked a great deal
To let hormones soar. 

And now we return,
From a fantastic land,
To the world of the living,
Where kissing is banned. 

I do hope we stay
Close by to each other
Where I can at least be
Some kind of a brother. 

But if that's not enough
And you long to go further
Then hold out your hand
And we'll explore with fervor.

Just don't be a stranger;
I don't think I could stand it.
I'd probably try stealing
Your glance like a bandit. 

And with it I'd pull
On your thread of attention
Until I'd unraveled
Your remaining apprehension. 

Wonderful things
Would I do with my fingers
While my tongue plays along
Till your radiant glow lingers

And with that I will leave you;
I should definitely sleep. 
For I've memories to count
Instead of just sheep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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May 21, 2016 at 9:05 AM
nice to see this one again, Clarise Eponymous--skat
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November 4, 2015 at 3:14 AM
- Welcome to P- Soup with your great first poem - I wish you luck with many more poems - A pleasure to meet you here, Clarise :) - Best wishes // Anne-Lise :)
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November 3, 2015 at 6:06 PM
Hi Clarise, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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November 3, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Clarise, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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