Loving a Stranger

by Jean - Pisces

You're a stranger.
I know you for a minute,
then I have to let you go.
Maybe that explains this.

The enjoyment,
knowing and not knowing,
that is exciting.
Knowing how bad
I want to know you, but can't,
because you will soon be gone.

Like a stranger, 
getting close,
letting you in,
when you'll soon be gone
without having a definite return,
not willing to go without.

But if you could stay
and if you weren't a stranger,
would I admit this secret of you?
Falling for you,
when I want to,
but can't.

Trying to avoid getting to close,
but never wanting to forget
the love in your eyes,
me having to go on
not telling a soul,
even if you were staying.

Why does it even matter
I want you, but I can't admit it,
and I won't let myself.
What ever will I do?

Loving you a stranger.
Get to know you,
the best week of my life.
Only I will know,
but then you'll leave,
and when I'll be ready
I would've lost you.
Will you ever return?

Why would you want to return? 
I'm a stranger to you,
no better than anyone else.

Just wishing things were different
praying you'll understand,
and hoping you'll return
when things are right.

I love you, but it doesn't matter.
You're only a stranger,
but it'll take the rest of my life
to forget a face and a love like yours.

Reason for writing:

    Inspiration, I am starting to love a man that will leave for two years to join the army. I can't tell anyone I am falling for him because no one really likes him and it would be looked down on. I only hope he returns and people see him in a different light so they can be happy for me.    

Birth sign: Pisces
Date created: 2000-10-26 18:15:33
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:42:55
Poem ID: 58142

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