Part I · The High School Era (1992–1996)
What can I call this strange sensation—
This “stranger effect” on my imagination?
I search for a rational explanation
But nothing satisfies my inquisition.
Listen, here she comes again!
Shadows dance upon her skin.
I wonder which fire burns within:
Purest white or blackest sin?
The street-lamp sets her face aglow.
Who is she? I need to know!
Silent, I let these feelings grow—
I will tell her ‘fore I go.
Following lest I lose resolve,
I wonder how these things evolve
And why I get myself involved—
This mystery just can’t be solved!
I waited too long and her shadow grew.
A hungry cat stalked the avenue.
She was gone when at last I knew
I’d wanted to say “I love you.”
Composed 1992–1996 · part of the Poems collection · authorship documented on the Provenance page.