Smitten With You

Have I ever told you?
I was smitten with you then 
when we first met.
A quiver ran down my body
by your single look.
Your fine archery
couldn't have missed the shot
as your crossbow-eyes 
aimed at me
and your piercing sight 
like an arrow wounded my heart
with venom of your lethal love.

I couldn't have survived
your fatal attack
if you didn't aid me
with your skilful nursing
infused with adoration.
You almost healed me
with your romantic treatment
and medicines made of love
but residue of that venom
still runs through my veins
in my blood and fills my heart
with unruly passion for you.

I was too ignorant 
to know then but I know now
that I am captivated by you
and your tricks forever.
You know how to make me
suffer for your love.
You are the one to make me ill
and you are the one to cure me.
Darling, you are my malady
and you are my only remedy.
I am still smitten with you
and will be forever.


Date: 11/12/2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Williams Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 8:50 PM
Wow - a Lady Cupid. Great comparisons with bitter sweet feelings obviously reciprocated. Enjoyed the write and I wish you all the best in the Contest - well worthy of top honors my friend...Maria
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November 26, 2017 at 11:48 PM
Thank you for being so kind, Dear Maria.
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November 17, 2017 at 9:54 AM
WoW! I agree w/all of the other talented poetesses/poets ... this is one magnificent poem, Afzal. Great double-edged love meaning: the sickness and the cure. Absolutely a gold star poem, my dear friend. Love and smiles always.
Nusker Avatar
November 26, 2017 at 11:47 PM
Thank you so much, Freddie.
Roper Avatar
November 16, 2017 at 10:52 PM
Marvelous, Afzal, imagery is great. luck in the contest Hugs Eve ~`*est Hugs Eve ~`*
Nusker Avatar
November 26, 2017 at 11:47 PM
Thanks, Eve.
Dietrich Avatar
November 14, 2017 at 10:46 PM
very nicely done, Afzal. I like the metaphor here of the archery sharp shooter!
Nusker Avatar
November 26, 2017 at 11:46 PM
Thank you Dear Friend.
Daniel Avatar
November 13, 2017 at 6:18 AM
Smitten indeed, your poetry reveals that, Afzal, beautiful:)
Nusker Avatar
November 26, 2017 at 11:45 PM
Thanks, Jo.
One Avatar
November 12, 2017 at 8:06 AM
A lovely poem that shows your love for this lady.. I hope she shares the same emotions for you..
Nusker Avatar
November 12, 2017 at 11:59 AM
Thank you, S.O.
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