I saw you. It was an endearing image.

You caught my inner eye.

I cannot say to what exactly I was drawn to,

I’ve got this nudging feeling that you’re mine.

I saw you. You stood in masks and playing,

It took my breath away.

I realize it’s silly what I’m saying

But I have longed for you to stay.

You stayed. “Oh, joy!” The haunted sirens wailed.

I missed the glaring signs.

I have allowed to wrap my heart in vail –

Of dreams, love stories, treacherous designs.

I saw you. It was an enthralling image.

You played. You tricked. You wore a mask.

I cannot say who was beneath it,

But glimpse of you felt like a blast.