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Waiting for the "Wham-Factor"
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Waiting for the "Wham-Factor" |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
Just to let you all know...my recent entrance into the "single-again category" has left me right now not dating, but having a true fear of the mere thought of having to date again. Those anxieties, coupled with a bunch of nervous laughter, inspired this writing...ENJOY! Single again...Oh dear! Oh me! Who is it I am supposed to be? Dating? Wow! It’s been so long. I’m not sure of how to NOT do it wrong! Conforming to rules of today’s dating scene is enough to cause worry and make me turn green. My nerves - they are shot - at the very thought of having to mingle and do what I ought have done right in the first place and be freed of this chore, ‘cause dating at my age is nothing more than a stresser, a headache, a stomach-wrenching pain... to be on the singles list and searching again! Searching for Mr. Right - Is he here in this town? Heck, I’m wondering if he’s anywhere to be found! Could he be the new member of our church congregation? Or maybe that fellow at the filling station? There’s Mark at the deli or John from the gym... Oh, wait! Could it be Chip, my dog’s veterinarian? I no longer leave home in the mornings unclean, as I may see “the one” or I may be unseen. I dress to a tee, even for the coffee shoppe and my nails are all done and my hair, well, it’s hot! When out with the kids or hunting antique knickknacks I’m sure to don perfume and eat tons of Tic-Tacs. I’m always aware that each day might provide a man who would rightly fit by my side. I smile at the men in my daily ventures and hope that I will know who has real ones or dentures. Hey! Maybe it’s someone here in this forum... No, it couldn’t be, ‘cause most of my posts, they ignore ‘em. This job is a tough one, being single again, and longing for friendship of a male companion. I’m always on guard ‘case my future mate is near by and my peripheral vision is working overtime. My friends, they all tell me, “you’re still young and you’re free” and sadly many of them long to trade places with me. Oh, the grass is always greener, I guess this is true and I’ve never seen skies over here look nearly as blue as they do for the couples whom I spy everywhere, and I wonder if I’ll ever again be a part of a pair. But my chums, they assure me when I least expect, the “wham-factor” will hit me and I’ll feel love’s affect. When the pressures are gone and I’m happy with myself, that’s when they tell me my man will unveil - and take hold of these tensions I’ve harvested inside and release a new me that I’ll not want to hide. So.......I take a deep breath and try to relax for I know good things come to those with patience (or is it cash?) Single again...Oh dear! Oh me! This newfound state of confusion and anxiety! For the “wham-factor” I’m waiting and hope soon I’ll receive a sign of the person sent here to complete me. Meanwhile, I’ll be sure to be on my toes, in case Mr. Right is right under my nose. [This message has been edited by January Flowers (edited 02-29-2000).] |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
This piece is so funny and written with good rhyme. Yes, he is out there, and probably looking for you as well and just as nervous about the whole single scene as you are. If I may throw in 2 cents, it is to be yourself because you can never make a mistake doing that and you will never have to wonder if you were anyway other than the way you are. If that doesn't mesh with the guy, then it wasn't the right guy anyway. .....listen to me, what do I know????? Well, as a man and I want honesty and realness and not a facade. That was probably 3 cents instead of 2. Good luck. [This message has been edited by Danny Holloway (edited 02-29-2000).] |
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RufffRyder Member
since 2000-02-25
Posts 143<------Over There------> |
WOW!!! Alot said here J.F. I myself have learned to just be myself and when the "right one" comes along I guess I`ll know. If she never does,well atleast I had fun looking  It`s nice to see that your able to laugh about the trials of being single again. Thank you for this comical read J.F. |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
Excellent poem January I have a feeling as soon as someone gets the whole dating thing right they get married, so you are likely not alone there All those single guys you meet also dont know what the hell they are doing. Keep trying, I am sure he is out there [This message has been edited by Mistikman (edited 02-29-2000).] |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
OH YOU GUYS!!! Just to let everyone know...I'M NOT ADVERTISING HERE! Hahaha! But I was trying to write something a little more "light-hearted" and something I think way too many of us are familiar with - the "dating again" thing, whether it be after a failed marriage, or any other kind of relationship. I'm new to the category, and not "looking" at the present...but to imagine the day when I do...SCARES THE SHANAZA OUT OF ME! hahaha! I do hope everyone gets a smile or two off this one...cause that was my intention!  Having said that... Danny~ Thanks so very much for the kind replies about my "writing style" in this one. I had lots of fun creating it. Your 2 cents (or however many cents you would like to donate) is always welcomed. You are exactly right...I know he is out there, somewhere, and in time, when I'm ready and the moon is positioned just right, we'll collide. Rufff~ You are so cool. Thanks for seeing some humor in this one! It is EXACTLY that..."trials" of being single. There's a great title to have a spin off. Any ideas?  Mistik~ Yes...seems when we think we have the "dating" thing pegged, we go and screw it up with marriage. HAHAHA! Glad you liked this one. [This message has been edited by January Flowers (edited 02-29-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is delightful, JF! Great writing! Thanks for the smiles!! Denise |
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tulip Member
since 1999-07-04
Posts 320unknown |
J.F, I'm right there with you! I know exactly how you feel. Good luck to you! |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
Denise and Tulip~ ^5 for both of you, girls! Glad you got a chuckle off of this one! Just tell me, do MEN ever feel this way, 'fear' and all? |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
January Flowers~ This is very comedic. And excuse me dearie ... but I'm not sure that 'men' and 'feel' can be used in the same paragraph ... much less the same sentence. LOL ! Great work. Good humor. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL! This is great writing, January! Very clever and witty. Isn't it funny that we are always concerned with our looks, appearance, manners, etc when we are looking for love more so than we do to keep love? That's a mistake many people make, I think. Putting as much into keeping love as we do in finding love is a key to success in my book. Of course, my book is rather old and frayed at the edges......Anyway, I love the light-heartedness of the poem |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Great whimsy here, "Ms." Flowers! And do remember, when the time is right, to be true to YOU. Thanks for the smiles ~ Claire |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
Marge~ Your reply left me laughing out loud, girlfriend! True! True! True! What was I thinking when I put the two words in the same question? I'm so glad you liked this one! Balladeer~ Any comments from you are always so very appreciated, "worn and tattered" pages and all! It is very funny how things change, yes, in the presentation when we are solo. I must admit, however, that I often DO still leave the house in my sweats and no makeup (busy busy mom), but I see others out there (women, of course) who follow the same pattern I displayed here. It is quite funny to me. Claire~ Thank you very much for the reply. Always means so much coming from you, as I consider you to be such a very talented writer who ALWAYS puts out a display of sheer ellegance, passion and deep thought in her writings! Thanks for taking time to read my post! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
January you have pretty much covered everything here and in a very delightful way. I think that fear will soon go away and when the time is right good old common sense, intuition, instinct, physical attractions, desires and so forth will do their thing exactly as they did before. (laugh). So don't fear my dear. James |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This was excellent, I love your touch of humor, that alone will lead you to happiness. I think if I ever had to be in your shoes I'd be crazy and probably get in trouble, I'm grounded for a reason. |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
James~ OH! Pleeeeeeaaaaase don't let it happen exactly as it did before! I'm trying to steer clear of any repitition here! I know what you mean...and YEPPIE...it will happen when I'm ready and probably very unexpecting. Thanks for your reply!Lost Dreamer~ A year ago I couldn't have imagined being in these shoes either! BUT...I know, from experience now, that we are never given an "obsticle" that we are not capable of handling...and I've turned into quite the stronger version of me than I thought I was capable of, too. Thanks for your reply, and glad you caught my sense of humor and anxiety here! |
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