I Couldn't Believe You Loved Me

This is an intriguing poem of love.

No, Sabrina, we can’t do this; it doesn’t feel right.

You have the sweetest lips, and I can almost not resist you.

I was afraid that this would happen one day.

Darling, I’d known all along that you loved me,

But under the circumstances, I couldn’t do anything about it.

You were unable to conceal your feelings for me.

 

I noticed your body language when I was taking pictures of you.

You posed sensually with your back facing the camera,

Then you faced me and sat on the silver railing.

Never had I seen such lustful facial expressions.

The way you were looking at me told me what I wanted to know.

I didn’t have to wonder why you had that look on your face.

 

Darling, I perceived intense love in your brown eyes.

I couldn’t believe you loved me although that was what I wanted.

You were obviously aware of my secret love for you,

So you were hoping that I’d make the first move and kiss you.

I couldn’t tell you this before and you know why.

You had the same reason for not telling me that you loved me.

 

Wait, don’t speak; just listen to what I have to say.

You’re my niece-in-law, so I don’t understand why you love me.

Most girls your age wouldn’t desire a middle-aged man.

I don’t know any other girl who falls in love with her uncle-in-law.

Anyway, I’m not judging you, for I’m as guilty as you are.

We can’t prevent ourselves from loving each other.

 

You told your aunt that you wanted a husband like me,

But in reality, I was the man you wanted to marry.

I assume that’s why you’ve remained single until now.

Sabrina, although we love each other in a romantic way,

We shouldn’t start something that will cause us pain.

A love affair between us won’t work and we have to accept that.

Author's Note

The poet is getting warmer.