Then I knew

First sight First glance

Another chance for romance

I wish that's how it was

But it wasn't until the 3rd date

That I knew

I was in love with you

First kiss First grope

First coupling full of hope

That's not how it was

It took a few hookups

Then I knew

I was in love with you

First love letter First poem

First time you came to my home

I wasn't so sure of us

First argument First breakup

Then I knew

I was in love with you

First time you saw me

You exposed your vulnerability

You asked if I was gay

When I said Yes

You caught your breath

As your body said Please

When I knew

I was in love with you

You tricked & deceived me

Because you didn't want to lose me

You lied to others to be with me

You made sacrifices for my heart

Then I knew

I was in love with you.

(1/27/2024. Gay Love & Romance)

Theme Song for this Poem

"If You Don't Know Me By Now"

At first I thought of the Simply Red version because it's more gay. Then I saw the colorful stage costumes for Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes on Soul Train. You just know a gay person designed & seamstressed the outfits for this performance only.