Untitled - By: Saia Manchanda

You wink, I roll my eyes,

But inside, I plot your demise—

Or maybe just a coffee date,

Because honestly, your charm’s first-rate.

You speak, I sigh, pretend I don’t care,

Yet your words stick like static in the air.

I scoff, I scoot, I glare, I flee,

But secretly, I hope you follow me.

Your grin’s a crime, your laugh’s a heist,

I shouldn’t want you—but I can’t think twice.

I tease, I taunt, I toss you shade,

Yet here I am, completely swayed.

You steal the spotlight with that crooked grin,

And somehow I let you—again, you win.

I roll my eyes, I claim disdain,

But chasing you feels like sweet champagne.

So play your game, try your best,

I’ll keep pretending I’m not impressed.

But under the smirk, the sass, the fight,

I’m already yours—don’t act so polite.

You tiptoe close, I shove you away,

But secretly hope you’re here to stay.

Your hands in mine? I’d probably combust,

Yet I scoff, “Don’t flatter yourself, you must.”

You lean in low, whisper something sly,

I roll my eyes, but my heart won’t lie.

The air between us sizzles, sparks ignite,

I fight it, I mock it—but damn, it feels right.

So tease me more, push all my lines,

I’ll bite back—play your games, cross your signs.

But know this truth, in the midst of our fight:

I’m yours, completely… don’t pretend it’s slight.

Please give a detailed explanation about the meaning and main idea of this poem.

The poem is a playful exploration of flirtation, tension, and attraction between two people who clearly enjoy teasing each other. On the surface, the speaker acts disinterested, scoffing, rolling their eyes, and pretending not to care. But beneath the sarcasm and mock annoyance, they are completely drawn to the other person. The poem captures the push-and-pull dynamic of flirtation: resistance versus desire, snark versus vulnerability.

The main idea is that attraction can be messy, complicated, and fun at the same time. It shows that sometimes, people hide their true feelings behind humor and sarcasm, but their emotions are still very real and intense. The tension is both emotional and slightly physical, hinting at closeness, stolen glances, and teasing touches.

Please explain your writing and thought process regarding this poem.

Explanation of the Writing and Thought Process

Tone and Style

I chose a snarky and flirty tone, as requested. This meant balancing humor, sarcasm, and teasing with genuine attraction.

Words like “scoff,” “roll my eyes,” and “plot your demise” were used to create a playful, slightly combative voice.

Structure and Flow

The poem is divided into stanzas that gradually increase tension:

The first stanza sets the scene of playful resistance.

The middle stanzas explore the tug-of-war between pretending not to care and actually being captivated.

The final stanzas lean into dangerous, flirty territory, showing the near-inevitability of attraction.

I used rhyme and rhythm lightly to keep it fun and musical without making it sound childish or forced.

Imagery and Emotion

Imagery like “your grin’s a crime, your laugh’s a heist” and “air between us sizzles, sparks ignite” evokes playful danger and romantic tension.

Physical gestures, like leaning in, whispering, or hand contact, were added in later stanzas to show the escalation of intimacy.

Underlying Theme

Beyond flirtation, the poem is about honesty under disguise: the speaker hides vulnerability with sass and humor. This mirrors real-life relationships where attraction often starts with teasing and boundaries before opening up emotionally.

Why did you choose to write this poem?

Simply because I wanted to!