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Gunslinger
Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2019-11-01 07:27 PM


I guess I never was that much to look at;
Good manners never were my cup of tea.
And, friend, I promise I’ll mind my own business-
If you will only do the same for me.

Because I’m big don’t think that I am stupid-
I can think, in spite of my hard looks-
You’d be surprised to find that I’m a dreamer-
And take a lot of pleasure in my books.

I’ve always wanted someone who would love me-
Despite a past of which I am ashamed.
I suppose I’ve made my share of foolish choices-
Some for which I was unjustly blamed.

But often in my dreams, my life is different-
The one I’m with will find me very kind.
She won’t be deterred by all my scars and wrinkles-
The thing she’ll find attractive, is my mind.

I cannot help but think she’s out there somewhere-
And possibly desires a man like me…
And even if in life we’re seperated-
Perhaps in death together we may be.


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OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
1 posted 2019-11-02 04:15 AM


Love your “more introspection”, John.  Oh yes, she’s out there, there’s no doubt about that, and I know she finds you a kind, handsome, charming dreamer with a beautiful mind, and loves you for exactly who you are, and you couldn’t be stupid if you tried (oh, OK, maybe if you tried, lol), and I know she will be with you in death,  This poem and many others of yours would melt the heart of a stone statue of Queen Victoria.
Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
2 posted 2019-11-02 06:37 AM


John,
Where your past may not get you any brownie points, hindsight is 20/20. Your words, which show your heart and soul are heart worthy. It is never too late for love. ~L

augustsky
Senior Member
Posts 828
midwest US
3 posted 2019-11-04 12:21 PM


My goodness GsJohn, you're Handsome, broad
shouldered, & can write up a storm!
What else could she ask for Dear Poet.


Sky~

Autumn..
The Golden Hush
Before Winter~

Gunslinger
Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901
TX, USA
4 posted 2019-11-04 08:04 AM


Aw shucks... ;-)
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