When You Know

Love at first sight, or no choice in the matter.

She glanced my way as she sauntered by,
her shimmering locks taunted the autumn breeze,
Crystal blue eyes radiated a secret that was plain to see, yet cautiously veiled behind beautifully shaded lids,
And in that one brief moment, my soul came alive in a way l had never felt before,
Without as much as a whisper from her lips,
l heard my name,
Carried in the wind ,
Like the shadows of an illusion,
That only l could see, or hear,
Although all of the innocent bystanders understood my fate.

I couldn't prove it,
But everybody knew it,

I was captured by your aura,
Enslaved by your beauty,
Powerless, unable to resist.

You have cast your spell upon me, and l find myself in a quandary,
Do l succumb, and fight the urge to bolt, while others stand idley by waiting to see if l would crumble,
or, Run for my life.

I fear l have not the will to resist my temptress ,
Yet feel no compulsory need to,
but, instead, walk stalworth and determined into her embrace.
Because...........
When you know you know.

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe in love at first sight, I really do. My husband said he knew he was going to marry me the first time he saw me. A week later, I was engaged. I think some emphasis is due on your closing line. "When you know, you know." Good to see you writing again!

[Trace]

I know, huh? I think it also happens when it shouldn't. Two people meet, eye to eye and something clicks. But, it can't and never will be, because both are already with someone else. Not saying that has happened, but l believe it does.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my poem.

Huggs, T.

[Sami Khalil]

Knowledge is power for the mind. Love Knowledge is an affirmation for the heart. Romance is validation of the will.
Embrace the unknown and the knowing.
You write wonderfully.
Happy New Year from the poet Sami: A man indeed.

[Trace]

Sami, what you just wrote is poetry. Thank you for your wonderful comments and compliments, happy new year to you my friend.

Trace

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir Trace
HNY

[Chris Shaw]

When the heart chooses, you know it. A glance across a crowded bar did it for me. It was his eyes, they were on fire. This poem is beautiful in its description. So well written Trace. Thank you and happy holidays.

Chris

[Trace]

Thank you Chris, for the wonderful comments and compliments on my poem.
Wishing you a very happy holiday season.

Huggs, T.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, when you know you know. No one can change your mind. You are under a spell with no wish to break that spell. Don't run for your life. Run for your love....into her arms! Lydi**

[Trace]

How did I miss your review of my poem? Better late than never, thank you my friend for your awesome compliments on my work, always appreciated.

Huggs, T

[Lydia Shutter]

Never a problem....

[MsJewel]

I'm not sure I believe in love at first sight, or maybe it has just never happened for me, but I do agree, when you know, you know. And I know, I love your poetic mind my dear friend. Hugs, Julie

[Trace]

Thank you my dearest friend for your wonderful comments and compliments.
You inspire me always and often.
Huggs, T.