A Hypnotic State — Summary

Kind and loving, Generous and nurturing, Hard-working and wise, Good with elders and children, Laid back and funny, Loyal and honest, Close to her family, Confident yet modest, Communicative and patient, As personable as one can get, Sweet and diligent, Can get along with anyone, Never takes for granted, Appreciates the little things, Doesn’t become complacent, Loves me for me, Beautiful to my eyes, Beautiful to my heart, Beautiful to my mind, “Beautiful” not doing her justice, Her eyes sparkle as they stare into mine, Pupils dilate, A warming of my heart, It was worth the wait, Uncertain if I’m dreaming, Or am wide awake, If she’s real or a figment of my imagination, As I remain in a hypnotic state.

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Rozniecki's poem is a love letter in the form of a long list. For most of its length, the speaker simply piles up the qualities of the woman he loves: she is kind, funny, loyal, modest, patient, and able to get along with anyone. The short, rhythmic lines keep adding to the portrait, as if he can't stop finding things to admire. The list ends on a personal note, "Loves me for me," which suggests that being accepted matters as much to him as her virtues do.

Then the poem shifts from description to a moment. She looks into his eyes, his heart warms, and he feels the wait was worthwhile. The mood becomes dreamy and a little disbelieving. He isn't sure whether he's awake or dreaming, or whether she's real at all. The title ties it together: he is so happy and so absorbed that the feeling seems almost unreal. The tone is warm, sincere, and openly adoring.

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