A Forbidden Infatuation

Looking down at me, you smile

Your eyes bear into mine... a plea?

"My dear, your heart," you begin,

"how does it feel about me?"

I feel my face begin to flush,

My heart rate slowly fast

Mine eyes travel longing to the ground

and my lips then part at last:

"Do you promise not to laugh at me?"

I hear myself say, not proud.

Both my trembling hands, you take them

I fret: Oh no, did I say that out loud?

Laughing gently, again you smile

Your hand on my cheek, sending chills up my spine

"My dear," you once more repeat,

"Is your heart forever mine?"

I look up at you slowly, with surprise

"You know I feel it's not my place to say," I hesitate

Because I know you know I believe,

that those worth keeping are worth the wait."

Instead you lean your lips towards mine,

Of course, emphatically, you always persist

"Oh yes milady, I'm well aware,

but are these traits things I hath consist?"

Stepping back from you, I smile

still attempting to breathe with ease.

I catch your eyes wandering below my neck,

and for once resist the temptation to tease.

"I'm not quite sure my lord," I say

"For while we have chemistry I cannot deny,

there are things of which concern me,

and hence make thoughts impossible of you and I."

"But could we make them work?

Though I'm certain I could be swayed,

you and I know that dreams are dreams,

and unfortunately begin to fade.

Even so, I often find myself wishing

that I could be a different person.

But I've learned changing for another never works

And our feelings would only ever worsen.

Could I love thee?

Do I love thee?

Should I love thee?

Dost thou love me?

I know deep down, I'm starting to,

and not giving in is torture, pain...

And yet, you enthrall me, make me happy,

and still we are forced to restrain."

Staring deep intomy eyes,

you at once let out a sigh.

"Can't you be bold with me?" you ask,

and I turn away like a timid butterfly.

"I confess, my lord, I don't know how.

And because I can't, it's how I know -

you will not be happy with one like me

who is unable to please you so."

"Then what do you suggest we do, milady,

for your wish is my command?"

I blink and say: "Enjoy each other,

Laugh, talk, look at me, kiss me, take my hand."

"Gladly," you respond "for right now," you add.

"What do you mean, my lord?" I ask.

"Oh nothing my dear. But...

persuading you otherwise is an irresistible task."

Smiling again, I blush, leaning my lips to yours.

I kiss you once but pull away, biting my lower lip.

You begin to kiss my neck slowly

tracing my curves with your fingertips.

Gradually, you kiss your way up -

along my jaw to whisper in my ear:

"I know one day you'll realize milady,

you and your heart both belong with me, here."

I hold you tightly, never wishing to let go.

"Perhaps." I say. "Perhaps if all goes well."

I kiss you again for a few moments more then whisper:

"But I suppose only time shall tell."

Reviews

[FlawedByDesign]

An interesting story you tell here.
I love the infusion of dialogue and the language used. It gives the piece a Shakespearean feel. The poem is a bit long, but along with the rhyme, lends itself in telling the story. It kept me engaged wanting to find out what will happen; I was asking myself, will she won't she, "But I suppose only time shall tell."

Nicely done :)

[Steve]

Wow.....beautifully written! Very nice style!

[Dream Weaver]

I thought this to be clever and well written.
It has a certain fairytaled sort of charm
that reels you in by its magic..Enjoyed it
very much...

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

what a sweet~enchanting prose poetic~ reminded me very much of the charming~quirky love between Wesley and Buttercup from the Princess Bride~ =)~

[Steve]

This was really interesting........I really like the dialogue and I was pleased that i wasnt able to accurately predict the outcome whatsoever......

Nice job!

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem is beautiful and the language was very good. The language gave the poem a old fashion feel. I like the conversation and the story. You create a gentle and kind story of love. I like the ending. A outstanding poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[melissa]

beautiful !

[Cassi M.]

A really beautiful poem! I love your style.