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Wilfred Yeats
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0 posted 2001-01-14 03:13 PM



Unexpected

Things had fallen
Into dull routine
Her job, his job
Both too tired
Romance faded
Two exhausted souls

She remembered
He did too
When love was fresh
Passions high
Life was surprises
Anything goes

She came home first
Found his raincoat
And an old bowler hat
From a Halloween in the past

She showered –
Dug out some heels
Scrounged around
Found his dad’s cane
And put a ‘New York New York’
CD on the stereo
And waited

She heard the garage door
Turned on the music

He dropped his work on the chair
And saw her
Doing a kind of soft shoe
Raincoat, hat, and cane
She swam in the coat
He fell in the chair
Smiled as memories returned
That day she picked him up
At the airport

As the music closed
She fell in his lap
And gave him a old times kiss

Kisses led to kisses
And his hands began to move
She loved the look
In his eyes
As his probes
Revealed the unexpected
Nothing
Else


Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes.

~ Chinese Proverb ~


© Copyright 2001 Wilfred Yeats - All Rights Reserved
doreen peri
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1 posted 2001-01-14 03:17 PM


"Revealed the unexpected"

that's a line i'll keep..... thank you.... be well

Kethry
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2 posted 2001-01-14 03:20 PM


lol,
Wilfred you are a seductive and naughty man. I loved it.
write on
Kethry


Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.



Sunshine
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3 posted 2001-01-14 03:26 PM


Naughty? nay! This is Great!
Poet deVine
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4 posted 2001-01-14 05:08 PM


Sweet and romantic!!!  
Wilfred Yeats
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5 posted 2001-01-14 08:52 PM


Doreen-
I watched "The Unbearable Lightness of Being"
last night. A scene with Lena Olin inspired this. (btw - great movie if you've missed it.) Thank you

Kethry-
Hey - the male wasn't wearing the bowler ~G~
Thanks

Karilea-
Ok - this time you can write one where he gets home first ~G~ - Thanks

Sharon-
Revitalization is something many marriages need - I just hope I'm sufficient catalyst.
Thanks  

Beckalini
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6 posted 2001-01-14 09:01 PM


Mr Yeats, what a wonderful write! So full of the truth of the expected....and then the shock of the unexpected. Fantastic in each and every word you penned!  
~Becky~

catalinamoon
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7 posted 2001-01-14 09:56 PM


Good advice within this fun little story.
Sounds like a happy evening..
Sandra

krysalis
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8 posted 2001-01-14 10:02 PM


This was sweet and romantic!  I really liked the style of this one!
athena4
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9 posted 2001-01-14 11:30 PM


Wilfred,
     A romantic scene, with a wonderful ending. Why can't every night be like this?  Enjoyed it very much...
          Elise

Martie
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10 posted 2001-01-15 12:44 PM


Bill--If there was more playfulness and laughter in love there would not be so many unhappy marriages....loved this!
Irie
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11 posted 2001-01-15 01:17 AM


Oh Wilfred....
So many couples are in this state......
and look, it only takes one simple thing, with very little effort
to get it back on track!  

Truly a fun and wonderful piece to read.
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~Sheri

"The things that come to those that wait may be the things
left by those who got there first"




[This message has been edited by Irie (edited 01-15-2001).]

Paula Finn
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12 posted 2001-01-15 02:00 AM


Dont see how any woman in her right mind could resist you...catalyst? Look out for the explosion
Wilfred Yeats
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13 posted 2001-01-15 09:48 PM


Becky-
Thank you - ~S~

Sandra-
~WickedGrin~ - Thank You

Krysalis-
'style': who - me? ~grin~ - thank you

Elise-
I agree - ~S~ Thank you

Martie-
To me, it should be a cornerstone of a relationship - Thank you

Sheri-
Just call me Casey ~G~ "toot toot" - Thanks

Paula -
LOL -Seriously - thank you



Sunshine
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14 posted 2001-01-20 08:32 AM


I'll take you up on that offer...
Elizabeth Santos
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15 posted 2001-01-21 06:24 AM


There's one thing that keeps passion alive-
IMAGINATION
This was great
Liz

Sunshine
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16 posted 2001-01-21 07:35 AM


Mr. Yeats? Mission accomplished.
hoot_owl_rn
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17 posted 2001-01-21 09:03 AM


*Applauding and smiling here* Great write this one is...I absolutely loved it and had to come back for seconds  

~ Ruth
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Wilfred Yeats
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18 posted 2001-01-21 05:36 PM


I love it when people come back - (got a big smile here)  thank you so much - (karilea - I will look)
Dealing with a brand new PC here - still working out kinks)

jwesley
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19 posted 2001-01-21 05:45 PM


My friend, this is definitely one I wish I had written. Extremely well done!

jwesley

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