"walking Into Destiny" (A Collaboration With Michael J. Falotico)

I never planned to walk along the beach today…
Now I am glad my mind steered me this way…
Watching him sit there, lost in thought…
Evoked emotions, I was completely overwrought…

How do I get him to notice me?
How can a stranger make me weak at the knees?
Do I go for the cliché and send over a drink?
I have a weird feeling he might be my missing link…

Took a walk today on the local beach…
My pad in hand but my poem and words couldn’t reach…
So I stared out into the sea, hoping the right words to come to me…

And there walks a vision of beauty too far from me to touch…
I wonder, is she wearing a ring or is a broken heart her crutch…
Can’t let her go without a word or a funny line…
Maybe a cocktail or two if she gives the right sign…

I wonder should I make the first move…
He might think I am forward and disapprove…
My feet have a mind of their own…
Moving towards him, I can smell his cologne... 

A simple hello can do no harm…
Who knows maybe my voice will work its charm…

She is moving closer and my nerves take a run…
The setting sun on her shoulders as the sky steels the sun…
Your smile glows as our eyes talk without saying words…
Then your accent finishes me off as soft words are heard…

Everything is a blur as you are the only clear sight…
My mind ponders just to hold you through the night…

Your smile a sign of our mutual attraction…
My simple “hello” a natural reaction…
As we sit across from each other…
I can’t imagine spending the night with another…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Ramage Avatar
July 22, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Really enjoyed the poem. Congrats to both of you. Lee
Sweetheart Avatar
July 22, 2011 at 5:52 AM
Congrats Wilma on your super second place win with this collab poem ..the dynamic duo strikes again.. great work luv... great combo ..great win...
Brown Avatar
July 22, 2011 at 5:13 AM
Congratulations on the win with your wonderful poetry in P.D.'s contest Wilma. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
November 18, 2010 at 1:57 PM
What can I say but you and Michael sure pull off a great collaboration together! This was just such a perfect (beach) read :) was smiling at this-- & yup that smile can definitely be an icebreaker-- melt everything away-- lovely thoughts with this one- bravo to you two :) -- hugs nikko :)
Dietrich Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 7:05 PM
wow, I am so glad I stopped to see this one on my way out of comments tonight. this is awesome what you did with Michael here. I think somebody might have a crush?? Luv, andrea
Knop Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 4:23 AM
Nicely done, Wilma and a perfect collaboration!Wish you lots of sunshine for this week!...Gert :)
Sweetheart Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Magnificent blend of two fantastic poets and their creative skills.. bravo to both of u.. my White Knight and the Mysterious Lady ... enjoyed sweet friend Wilma...
Fraser Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Simply lovely and so well written, well done Wilma and Michael >> James :)
Wellington Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Wilma and Michael, you both have done a superb job with this collabration. Wonderful! Thanks for reading my writes and comments well appreciated. Keep that inspiredn pen working. Much love, Joy (Jew)
Taylor Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Excellent job you guys. Outstanding write. Enjoyed. nice going. Ralph
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November 13, 2010 at 9:02 AM
I like the way these two people feel such an attraction to each other on first sight, but are somewhat reluctant to approach each other. Sometimes as we need is a "smile" to give us the encouragement to welcome someone new into our lives. What a great poem you and Michael have produced, Wilma. A favorite for me! Love, Carolyn
Roberts Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 7:37 AM
that was a lovely piece you two, great job
Falotico Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 4:01 AM
An absolute pleasure to write with such a warm talented Poet . Words came together as off the same pen. Love Michael
M V Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 3:01 AM
This is beautifully beautiful.Very enjoyable,Wilma.
Onclaud Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 2:27 AM
wilma, you and michael... a dainty, delicious read! much enjoyed to the last! warmst, nette
A   Avatar
November 13, 2010 at 2:16 AM
wow! Wilma, love this collaboration, heart pounding,,lol, this time i won't ask which one is which ,, its very clear on this one,, and thanks for the comment on my poem,, by the way i fixed your name already,,, I don't know why i got it wrong,, Enjoyed the passion and the feeling here,, have a nice one,, adding this to my favroites,,..p.d.
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