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Member Rara Avis
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0 posted 2001-01-20 11:28 AM



Epitome of Loneliness
Virginia Salter

Maybe if she stood at the mirror
she’d not feel  so all alone.
Maybe if she sought assistance
they’d make of her a clone.

But, then she’d wake beside herself
and be fit to be tied.
She’d run away like those before,
though they had truly tried.

She’s asked herself, “What manner of man
could find some joy in her?
What might she do to lift herself
for right relationship to occur?”

Advice is always given
“Just be yourself, my friend.”
Yet when she is, it’s guaranteed,
the relationship will end.

Opposites attract,
that’s what they always say,
so maybe a clone upon her head
is what would save the day.

They wouldn’t have to talk
for they be standing head to toe.
So maybe if their words were spared
half of them’d not be bound to go.

One could be ‘me’
the other be ‘myself’
They could get rid of ‘I,’
Yes put it on the shelf.

No eternal triangle
to mess up who they are
no third party diversion
to give them cause to spar.

Then perhaps they’d find
some smiles and some frowns
but only either one of them
would be feeling upside down.

Always one would be ‘up’
quite cheery and content
so that the other’d
deliver compliment.

Now I tell you my friend
I know not what to do
to end this silly charade
and bid adieu to you.

© January 20, 2001

© Copyright 2001 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
Kit McCallum
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1 posted 2001-01-20 11:49 AM


Oh my ... what a picture you've painted here Virginia. Wonderfully visual piece, really enjoyed this!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

VAS
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450
Oregon
2 posted 2001-01-21 08:23 AM


Thanks, Kit!
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