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I Should Have Known – Romantic Spoken Word Poetry about Love by Toni Payne LYRICS
I met him in the city of angels.
Fresh out of school, he was taking a course.
His smile so divine, I was glad when he became mine.
Then I let him go……
I should have known it was you.
The formal introduction, was so simple.
My corporate guy, loved the way he rocked that suit and tie.
The one whose eyes smile when around me.
The one who is there when naysayers surround me.
I was naive, maybe a bit foolish,
I trusted in words was a bit impatient,
I should have waited for his next move.
As time went by it just happened,
Got carried away by the sweet words of another.
Now you are gone, but definitely not in the arms of another.
Your heart now guarded, I sit and ponder.
I should have known it was you.
Your soft voice when you address me.
Your warm touch when you undress me.
The taste of your …………. Read full poem in my book “A Stroll at Midnight”
[originally published Feb 2, 2013]
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Wow……..very nice n Sw?????????????, more grace ??? ?? elbow. My question °?s, who °?s ?????? poem directed ????
Mum Z of life…love u more for dis *big hugzzzzz
this poem move me so much.their is notting in the world that is more than love.life is intresting,when d one u love also love u the same way u love her\him.
good job toni payne
Beautiful lines u got toni, Quite sensual, makes you think only of one person, it can only be one person.
awwwwww! Was really touched,feel like crying.
awwww! I feel like crying..
awwwwww.,
i feel like crying.
Lovely. I digested this. Keep it up
Nice one,more greese to ur elbow,what touchy and lovely poem
So wottt this this is so wow….SOUL communication.TRUST me:I LIKE.
Sweet and divine!
Really? ……really? can’t believe TP has a voice so sweet. was almost sleeping…lol. Big Ups! deep words, articulate, mature and on point.
Whaohh!Toni dis is great pls keep it up. Tears in my eyes
Hmmmmmmm……this is interesting ,straight from the heart,life is a teacher you wish you all the best in life
Hmmmmmmm……this is interesting ,straight from the heart,life is a teacher wish you all the best in life
#SayNoMore. Another delivery from Toni Payne, its as if na me some aspect of the poem dey talk to.
Well read with vocal animation.
This is one of the Poem that Shake me the Most, What a Wonderful to Start the New Week with this…… Tony Payne keep it coming, You will know No Pain..
The Question is “Who is this For?” ???? I need Answer to my Question.
Dat was awesome.and whoever u are directn it 2 is so lucky.
This is so Amazing… What a beautiful poem! Keep it up sis.
beautiful poem keep it up
I have never thot Osha payne cud do such an engaging article. I have known you to be a lover of good music and u support it with ur entire life n breadth that comes with it…. This is an amazing piece Osha and sincerely it shud be nominated at the words of poetry academy… I still cant believe u rote this but then i cant help but say i wish i wrote this…. Keep up the passion my big sis.
Awwwwwwww, so cute, I wish I had sum1 2
Plz gimmie ur pin!
@wilbillion
Now i discovered that shes a poet…
listenin ‘my angel by lionel richie’ nd readin dis 1ndafl poem…………………………??????? Dnt knw wt 2 say…….???
I love this
I love ur poem.keep the goodwork, am dedicating it to someone that means a lot to me at the moment
Tears was drop from ma eyes when i was readin’.but i wasn’t cryin.pls who are u refearin to??????
Impressive work….kip it up maami!!!
A good poet paints a horse and readers will enjoy the ride of their life! Good,sensual and smooth. TP paint me a river and I will sure take a dive 😉
?Well, nt bad…touchn maybe…buh really it doesn’t sound like a poem….I believe a poem shld be lyrically rhymed…wen U????? jst write it down like U????? did ,it sorta becomes a story nd sounds like one..poems are intimately connected with sound n’ music, sound n’ rhythm, sound n’ sense,if U????? knw wat I mean…. take for instance;
I sit right here and ponder
How my heart yearns for u.. I wonder
Few times spent with you I can’t complain
If u dare †? ask ?? y,I can’t explain
I don’t knw if I’d keep dis or not
My hrts unsure of wat next is up
But one tns definitely very clear
It feels so gud †? hav u here.
Jst a sketch..so wat do U????? tnk?..nw it sounds more like a poem..evn a 1st time listener cn tell d diffrnce..*winks*…I still tnk ur a gud writer thou..there’s always room for improvement plus we learn everyday…hv a nice time…ma pin..(30BF214B)lolz.
Wahooooo!!! Dis is so cool! I love every bit of it! Ts so touchy!
Good job.
Ur first line captivated me.
However…
*smiles*
Awesome speech, after our life hudles we often know better. If only we realise it before the true and adorable person is long gone. True story u tell in a poetic style.
Dear Toni,
I couldn’t but keep listening to this poem.
It’s not just a poem, but a proverbial lyrics that emanate from a heart that let it self down.
It touches my heart and I was moved to write this to my wife
You my friend,
You my wife,
you my joy and promises,
Promises we never made,
So much to say but quietness of heart,
You my friend,
A friend sticking closer than a brother, sister, and folks,
You my friend, my shield from the turbulent winds,
My reasons for joy,
My friend whose dazzling smile reminds me the strength behind a steel,
You my best friend ever.
we would have little or no turbulent aches if we see our LOVE as our friend. No pride in a relationship, if it does its a shipwreck.
wow! thats just lovely.. hope she loves it
Now im trying to make up my mind,WOW!WOW,good job
L??? every bit of d poem. Can’t stop listening to it over and over again.So touching and passionate. Keep it Ma.am
‘I met him in the city of angels…my corporate guy, loved the way he rocked that suit and tie…’. *snap snap* lol
I’m impressed.
Now that’s the kinda Ish you get from a blessed and an intelligent lady. Big sis.@tonipayne you rock…
Hmmmmm……this poem rilly made my day..tenkx @toni payne