You and I Were Meant To Be

Remember our High School classes?
Watched you fidget with your glasses.
Slender fingers twirled chestnut hair,
enough to make me stop and stare.

I caught that twinkle in your eye,
envisaged stroking supple thigh.
Then you flashed me your trademark smile,
made perseverance all worthwhile.

Recall when snuck into your house,
not wake your folks, a quiet mouse.
Left your spare key under a rock,
so in I'd come at twelve o'clock.

I'd savour watching you asleep,
green eyes squeezed shut whilst counting sheep.
Snuggled under cotton bedspread,
know you like left side of the bed.

It's been so long, the time is right,
our passion soars like doves in flight.
I just know we're on the same page,
let's move things on to the next stage.

From the rooftops I'll proudly shout,
for in the end, true love will out.
Hearts beat as one, we're meant to be,
what do you say, please marry me?

~       ~       ~

"What the hell, creep?!  I scarce know you!
Twisted confessions make me spew!
Tainted by debased disorder,
can you spell 'restraining order'...?"

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8 syllables on every line - checked with howmanysyllables.

12 November 2017

I used a more simplistic approach than my usual style as I was trying to put myself into the mind of a stalker - what's going through his head and how would he try articulating that to the target of his obsession?  Hope it worked.  And now I need a shower... urgh!

For the "Stalker" contest, sponsored by Silent One.
(2nd Place)
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Haight Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 5:41 PM
A great poem, John! Congratulations on your nice placement in the contest! Sandra
Michaels Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Thanks very much, Sandra! All the best, John.
Ashley Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 7:47 AM
Returning to congratulate you John on your well deserved win in the contest with your wonderfully written poem!
Michaels Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 1:01 PM
Many thanks for your continued support and kind comments. Kind regards, John.
Barden Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 4:54 AM
Sincere congrats on your well-deserved win, John ... blessings! :-)
Michaels Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 1:00 PM
Thanks very much, Greg, for the supportive comments. Regards, John.
One Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 2:06 PM
You wrote this very well.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest
Michaels Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 3:51 AM
Thanks for running the contest, Silent One - and for my placement. Regards, John.
Ashley Avatar
November 15, 2017 at 8:07 PM
John, your stalker is portrayed in a very creepy way very effectively. The feeling of his obsession is well expressed and chilling and your last two stanzas ends your poem amazingly.. enjoyed! Good luck in the contest!
Michaels Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 3:52 AM
Thank you very much, Susan. Am glad it came across okay. All the best, John.
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