What It Felt Like

There was something about her

That made me want her

Although

She drove me insane

I hated her little chirps

Her games

But in her presence

I felt inspired

Fearless

In awe

I wanted her

Badly

The way she moved

The way she smelled

The way she paid attention

But things

As always

Were more complicated than that

We sparred

Figuratively

Actually

It was more of a dance

She wanted to see me

I wanted to show her

And so

Neither of us

Got what was

Desired

And the game

Became played

I opened another door

And closed this one

But I’ve not forgotten

What it felt like

To be inspired

And alive

ⓒ 2010 Shawn Michael Quinn