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I'd like to Tell You

Unspoken words on a first date

By F Cade SwansonPublished 11 months ago β€’ 1 min read
I'd like to Tell You
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I'd like to tell you

that having coffee with you

has the same effect on me

as conditioning day at the gym-

that my heart has sped up,

and I'm getting a little sweaty,

and my lungs are feeling tight.

But that seems like a lot to share

just yet.

love poems

About the Creator

F Cade Swanson

Queer dad from Virginia now living and writing in the Pacific Northwest. Dad poems, sad poems, stories about life. Follow me on insta at @fcadeswanson

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  • JBaz11 months ago

    A little humour to go with love…nice

  • Oneg In The Arctic11 months ago

    Ah! Hahaha this made me smile and blush haha gosh what a feeling. Ya nailed it

  • Kendall Defoe 11 months ago

    Made me smile!

  • John Cox11 months ago

    Somethings are worth saving and savoring for later! Wonderful poetry and challenge entry!

  • Rowan Finley 11 months ago

    Ooohhh my goodness, love it - oh so relatable ✨✨😊

  • Rachel Deeming11 months ago

    Those initial attractions! Or is it the caffeine? Hope not!

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