Love Poem: If You Know
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Written by: Laura Breidenthal

If You Know

If only you knew…. And that’s the scary part—maybe you do! You’re a threat to my throbbing heart You’re a twinkle to my mind’s eye Just a damn lovable guy! In every sense of the word, you’re out of my reach I try to keep up with your tides— I’m on the wrong beach! You’re here I’m there… But no matter what—you’re still everywhere! In my dreams, in my hurricane of a mind Cursing the spell of your smiles in which I am confined Silly butterflies hither and thither—swarms of them surround Upsidedown, downtown, outback, homeward bound It don’t matter where—you’re there So. . . Check me out! Check me OUT! This hotel’s too expensive I’m getting way too attentive And afflicted and predictive and ADDICTED Trust me, one night of this magical nonsense is enough So if ya don’t mind I’ll just be grabbing my stuff Hitching a ride with whomever—gottah make the run Before I embarrass myself, senseless and outdone! . . . Okay. . . . Here it goes. . . No, I’m not just saying this cause I was tossed off the road by some Pick-up truck chum! I just wanted to have some fun. . . You know me, I couldn’t just give in so easily But I’ll say, I’ve missed you since I’ve been away On this silly-willy road of keep-my-sane You’re still the only beach I wish to reach So if you know, If you have known all along. . . If we’ve been singing the same song. . . Then, just take me home. Yeah, yeah! You were right—I was wrong Marry me quick—just don’t tell my dad or mom!