Scott Will Understand

Posted on May 10, 2011 | 18 Comments

Passing Jane again causes such pain.
That warming smile and blue eyes pushes me around like a leaf in the wind.
Oh how I wish I could break free from my self inflicted exile and wrap my arms around her.
I monitor her classes occasionally, but I fear my sighs and sobs would end up distracting her and giving me away.
So I mostly steal looks when I can from higher places so as not to alarm her. 
People wouldn’t understand my love and obsession for her and label me a stalker.
I would never harm or intrude on her space, in fact I am her protector and guardian against those that would do her harm.
Her occasional smile and laugh even though not meant for me carry me throughout the day.
At night is the hardest, because I can be the closet and overhear her conversations with her friends.
She loves this open air cafe and from the second floor I hear her phone conversations with Scott.
He’s away in school in England and they talk twice a week.
He’s just a kid and has no idea what kind of woman Jane is.
When he comes home for holiday I’ll have a talk with him; I’m sure he’ll understand he’s no good for her.

©2011 Michael Yost

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18 responses to “Scott Will Understand”

  1. dragonkatet | May 10, 2011 at 6:48 PM | Reply

    Well, I’m certainly curious now as to what happens when Scott returns! This definitely has a “stalker” feel of obsession to it!

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  2. dustus | May 11, 2011 at 9:48 AM | Reply

    Glad I’m not Scott! Stalking is a huge problem—online too. “Her occasional smile and laugh even though not meant for me carry me throughout the day.” We can all relate to that obsessive quality of being in love, but stalkers are extreme and creepy… And they are not always male. Great poem!

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  3. brian | May 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM | Reply

    dude this is pretty scary…hiding in the closet is a bit over the top…haha. nice one shot

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  4. tess kincaid | May 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM | Reply

    Stalker? Well maybe, but I still think this is incredibly romantic.

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  5. Donna Swanson | May 11, 2011 at 12:38 PM | Reply

    Mike, that is a little scary! I couldn’t decide if you were speaking as a faithful dog or a stalker. I rather think that is what you were aiming for. If so, you hit it squarely.

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  6. knightsheart | May 11, 2011 at 9:01 PM | Reply

    SCotty Doesnt Know but neither does Jane. The eternal guardian is no way to live. Great Write – disturbing…

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  7. Olivia | May 11, 2011 at 11:16 PM | Reply

    Gosh! This one was scary..

    I have had a few stalkers at different times. They used to freak the H=ll out of me.. Getting rid had become almost impossible.. whew!

    Wishing you a nice day ahead.. xox

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  8. Carys | May 12, 2011 at 4:11 AM | Reply

    I like the sense of an internal monologue here. There’s a very fine balance too between protector and stalker. If this was your intention, it’s very well executed.

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  9. Bodhirose | May 19, 2011 at 2:37 PM | Reply

    Creepy. Those stalkers who think they’re protectors are the scariest. Watch out Scott!

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