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JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2011-05-31 07:56 AM

You liked to hold my hand when we walked.
When we were around people you kept
Touching me, putting your hands on me.
Not protectively, but gently laying claim
For anyone's eyes who might be interested
In what was yours.

Virginia, I never let you know how I felt
About that subtle clinging. You asked once
Does it bother you that I like to touch you like I do?
I just shrugged, turned away, not wanting to
Say what I really felt, afraid it would clash
With the macho image I had at the time.

After all these years I'd like to tell you.
face to face how I felt, but it's too late
I'm sorry. But your possessiveness, even
Though whisperingly delicate, sent jolts of
Pride throughout my body. I was so proud
You let everyone know I was your man

©May 30, 2011 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~ Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

1 posted 2011-05-31 08:02 AM

This is wonderful Jerry! Love the build up of suspense and then your last line is great
Lori

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2011-05-31 08:37 AM

Thank you, Lori. Love ya . . .

~ Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock ~

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2011-05-31 08:50 AM

Imagine, dear Jerry, how Virginia would enjoy reading this splendid poem today!

I love the delicate touch in this, really.

Love,
Margherita

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2011-05-31 09:05 AM

Yes, I know she would, Margherita. If I could find her, but . . .

~ Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock ~

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

5 posted 2011-06-07 07:22 PM

Nice...seems like woman that you really care for can get away with lots...James

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2011-06-07 07:43 PM

Isn't that the truth, James. Thanks for being here.

~ Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.--Will Rogers ~

faithmairee
Senior Member

since 2011-01-05

Posts 1441
Poe Haven, USA

7 posted 2011-06-08 12:33 PM

wow...this is wonderful....loved where you went with this one...great poem, JerryPat

Love-Faith

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

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