Observer, not Pursuer

Your smile is so captivating.

So sweet, yet with a pinch of mischievousness.

The touch of your hands,

Gentle yet strong.

The sound of your voice, sincere, calming,

inviting, sweet, yet firm.

And eyes that tell a story.

What kind, I have yet to read.

Haven’t gotten close enough.

Not one to approach.

Observing you, from a distance,

able to see your interest

in  someone else.

Disappointment rising,

too late once again.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Love the way you describe this person with “qualities” instead of “physical characteristics” . . . to me, this is a much deeper way to see another person. Your message takes an unexpected turn toward the end, but a twist that is familiar to me. At my old age, I’m only observing becuz I can’t take anymore disappointments/hurts. I love that your narrator is being realistic without a self-pitying tone (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[The Iron Horseman]

A nice piece of creative writing, Cat. You are describing a universal experience; everybody goes through it as a teenager. You have evoked it very well. Your poem is descriptive, well conceived and enjoyable. Well done.

[Amy]

I liked your poem! I enjoyed how you described the person, and your love for them just to have it destroyed at the end. It holds endless emotion with unrequited love. Keep up the good work.

[Chris Shaw]

Nicely done. I imagined you having a cup of coffee and seeing him across the street with another. Observation, not stalking. Nothing to worry about lol. I enjoyed the read.

[sette]

it is something creatively written nice message too

[wordman]

tough luck i guess,liked it

[Cherrie Palmer]

What a observation I want to meet them as well.

[Davidgeo]

What the hell is 'poem in your pocket' day?

Also, it sounds like you might be a serial killer in training.

[Wonderland Asylum]

Lol.
April is Poetry moth, and the 26th is national Poem In Your Pocket Day.

[Wonderland Asylum]

And maybe I am in training, I can't confirm or deny it.

[Ted Kniffen]

Emo, a smile can be beguiling, and while we stand there mesmerized, debating the next move, another steps in and steals them away.

A good write.

[Wonderland Asylum]

This one just came to me, and I thought I should share with y'all b/c today,4-26-2018, is Poem in your Pocket day.
I hope that y'all like this, and give me some feedback, both good and bad.