TO THE ONE OF WHOM I DREAM

 

I'm hesitant to write the words, that express the way I feel

And it may be inappropriate, though my feelings are for real

And so I put it of dear one, inside I keep them pent

So that no one ever will suspect, or even have a hint

That many nights I've dreamed of you, then woke up in a sweat

I should ask for your forgiveness for my carnal thoughts, and yet

My curiosity lingers, about how it would be

And I know I can't blame anyone, for how you've affected me

Don't think me lewd or vulgar, please, don't think any less of me

I'm just a man, no more, no less, you affect me thus, you see

And it isn't just a physical, attraction that I have

Contrary to what you're thinking now, that's actually only half

It's spiritual and it's mental, it's ridiculous yet sublime

And any way you put it, you remain here on my mind

 Please forgive me for my boldness, these assertions that I make

I'm only saying how I feel, my emotions I can't fake

I don't know how you'll take these words I've written on this page

But holding back I just can't  do, it's grown beyond that stage

If I've hurt or harmed our friendship, I willing to accept

What ere the consequence may be, I speak with no regret

For these words flow from within me, like a clear fresh water stream

Thus I write with purpose boldly, to the one

Of whom I dream

  from December, 2001 issue

 

Emmitt Williams