I 'M SURE I CAN MAKE YOU SWOON

A Poem by DONALD EISSLER

LOOKING BACK AT LOVE

We walked hand in hand

On a crisp autumn eve.
Both gazing up
At the pretty colored leaves.
.
Though we had only met
Just a short time ago,
I was struck by an arrow
Must have been from Cupids bow.
.
I was not looking
For a long time love affair.
Had my turn at failure,
Love again I would not dare.
.
Seems that the same words
Came rolling off your tongue.
Said you were hurt before
When you were very young.
.
Said that you were leery
Of anyone you meet.
Then you lifted up my spirits
When you said "I'm kinda neat"
.
Asked if you'd enjoy
A warm cup of tea?
Then when you said yes,
Surprised the heck out of me.
.
You had the green tea,
And I ordered black.
The things one remembers
As your mind wanders back.
.
Well we've been together
Now it’s almost forty years.
Had so much happiness
Yes, and even shed some tears.
.
But I still can see
That twinkle in your eye.
And I still get excited
When I hear your sigh.
.
I Do believe that Cupid
Was hiding in a tree.
He didn't shoot one arrow,
Was two or even three.
.
They all seemed to hit me,
Went right into my heart.
Think he was telling me,
That we'll never part.

I want you to know
I thank Cupid everyday.
I also thank the lord
For sending him my way.

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So how about a walk?
For it’s a crisp afternoon.
I'll whisper that I love you.
I'm sure I can make you swoon!