So Cool And Choosy Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I can not chase a feeling away,
That has caught me inside by surprise.
Nor can I hide with a closing of my eyes,
To step aside from what resides in my mind,
With a stunning leaving me unable to run.
Where did you come from?

Where were you then,
When I was young and in pursuit.
And where were you then,
When my steps were pepped with youth.
And...
Where were you then,
When I thought myself so cool and choosy.
And perhaps very foolish to create my own rules.

Where were you,
When I thought myself so cool and choosy.
And my steps were pepped with youth.
Tease you do and although I've aged,
I can not chase this feeling away...
You came to awaken from a dormant place.
And quite surprised I am I can't hide what raises.