That Fateful Night

From across the room our eyes first met;
You were talking to the party’s host.
Immediately I knew I would never forget
This beauty who enticed me the most.
An arrow pierced me from cupid’s ghost.

Upon my approach, your smile encouraged me;
Yet, robbed me of my well rehearsed words.
Your sweet “Hello”, was received so strikingly;
A more beautiful song never sung by a bird.
My awkwardness must have seemed so absurd.

How ever your heart I dared make my conquest,
I assure you, I cannot comprehend.
All night I knew I had to give it my best
And until won I would never end.
I fell in love with you; then made you my friend.

I will always remember that fateful night,
As the evening my lost soul was saved.
As soon as you came into my sight,
I knew my life’s path was now paved;
And ever since, I’ve been well behaved.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
March 25, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Hey,now you can turn this wonderful poem in to the three senryu, when our eyes met!! Congrats on your super win, Joe!
Taylor Avatar
March 25, 2011 at 5:34 AM
Congrats on a well deserved win, Joe. Excellent piece. Nice going. Ralph
Mannan Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 9:28 PM
A beautiful poem. Many congrats dear friend.
Freeman Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 6:26 PM
Good to see you at the top Joe. Congratulations on your worthy honor in second place. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Congrats Joe on your 2nd place win in Francine's contest with this awesome entry my friend.. enjoy your top spot where the air is as rare as your lovely words..
Guzzi Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 2:18 PM
LOL last line really made me smile, from how much you always show you are in love I'm sure you do behave! Congrad's On this fine win! Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Congratulations on your win in Francine's "Make Me Swoon" contest Joe. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Another Masterpiece! Joe. Many congrat's on your Second Place Win. Elaine
Roberts Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 10:31 AM
congrats on your second place win in my contest Joe, wonderfully romantic entry
Onclaud Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 3:27 AM
how sootthing with expressions that make a heart quiver, joe.. winning streaks to you.. :) huggs, nette
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