A Love Poem for LW

I had no notion I could fall in love

With you so fast it happened by surprise.

I hardly noticed and, not thinking of

You, felt more than now I realize.

It wasn’t your behavior I focused on.

It wasn’t what you said, and yet it was.

More feeling when you’re near, though when you’re gone

A happiness which shouldn’t hurt, but does.

It isn’t how you look and, yes, it is:

The way you look at me that makes me melt.

This wasn’t there one day and now it is,

Strange, stronger feelings than I’ve ever felt.

This cannot end well, that I know as sure

As wounds will fester without a healing salve:

My feelings for you one more failure, your

Love something I can never hope to have.

Still I cannot help myself and stop this

Desire which will not stop at just one kiss.

KLK

11/6/15