Self-inflicted obsession
I see her arrive
And my heart falters in its beat -
Her face inspires within
A mixture of peace, joy and yearning -
Her smiles give me glimpses
Of a contentment yet to be realised...
But only days later -
When I've not seen her
And thought of her little:
My heart does not falter in its stride -
No rush of blood,
No feelings cloud my actions -
No thought is passed
Except for the confused murmur:
'Isn't she the beauteous subject
'Of my supposed obsession?'
The reply from within is that of befuddlement -
Which tends me towards wondering,
And lays foundation again
To feelings of yearning.
© R. A. W. S. Clarke
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