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Seeing You

with so many years behind us
I expected the typical
oh what a lovely surprise
how nice to see you

but like a dart to my heart
in an instant
the tables turning
our eyes met

I was startled to see
your heart unguarded
skipping a beat
undeniably
blatantly
giving you away

there was no room
for misinterpretation
what I saw when your jaw dropped
was a be-still-my-heart moment

your eyes betraying you
that moment to catch your breath

I understood
you loved me
never told me

so many years
so long ago



Read on air by invitation  ~  August 4, 2021  'WORDS & MUSIC"

AP: 1st place 2021, 1st place 2021

Posted on March 21, 2021

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Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/21/2021 5:02:00 PM An unguarded heart in good taste can be a beautiful thing. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/21/2021 8:28:00 PM So true, Kim ~

L Milton Hankins Date: 3/21/2021 4:52:00 PM Ah, a lovely piece, Line. I suspect this scene is repeated many times at high school reunions. Unspoken words are revealed through betraying eyes. Nice. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/21/2021 8:29:00 PM You are right, I'm sure ~

Marilene Evans Date: 3/21/2021 2:44:00 PM Those sweet, loving looks express the unspoken words some could not say.... beautiful poem... Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/21/2021 4:20:00 PM Thank you very much, Marilene ~

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/21/2021 2:27:00 PM I had a "be-still-my-heart moment" the first time I saw my late husband. It took a while to acknowledge love. We should never hesitate to express our feelings, Line. Excellent poetry! Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 3/21/2021 4:20:00 PM Thank you very much, Carolyn ~