I Know, A Ghazal Poem by Ravi Kopra

When I am early and you pretend, I know
When you cannot wait any more, I know

I wait so that you want it more
You want to see the stars, I know

When I praise pretty women
You don't like it, I know

You light candles, put flowers in the vase
You want me in the bed early, I know

You want me to take a day off
To be with me in bed all day, I know

You saw your friend's new baby
You threw away your pills, I know

Your lustful glances tell me all
What you desire tonight, I know

You don't have to tell me anything
What's on your mind, I know.