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RSWells
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0 posted 2002-07-30 04:24 AM



Dare not dwell in a soft gaze
to linger there's a dewinging flypaper flaw

Mono or at best bi-syllabic
send no message to be construed as opening up

Be open to your gratification
but leave true passion in a glass in the other room

Fall back on the sexual roles of past generations
if it aids you to elude or not initiate the call

Never put anything in writing
that may come morning trap you expected so to read

Speak not specific names in adoration
but simple, general terms which lend to any et al

When forced certain phrasing like "I miss you"
is acceptable as long as followed by a "too"

Be certain that it's their hands which seek to comfort
and by all means never be such after dawn

Let not the light of day reveal you
as a vulnerable and needy human being

Sleep past the others arousal
perhaps they'll leave (or at least make coffee)

Employ the use of caller I D
you can always tell the next one you don't know who it is

"Happy people have no history" - French Proverb

© Copyright 2002 Richard S. Wells jr. - All Rights Reserved
Siofra
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State of Suspended Passion
1 posted 2002-07-30 04:44 AM


I always enjoy your work. Its good to see you posting.

"My ears have not yet drunk a hundred words
Of that tongue’s uttering, yet I know the sound:" "Romeo and Juliet"

ethome
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2 posted 2002-07-30 05:07 AM


Well now, you've really got the essence of how not to love summed up so very well in this....cleverly concieved and a real treat to read!
nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
3 posted 2002-07-30 09:46 AM


hmm..now you made me think on several of those..which I  mistakenly did...

Nice to read you, and see your new photo..
*S
M

Martie
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4 posted 2002-07-30 11:01 AM


Richard

I hope you don't keep the door closed too long.  I do like reading your poetry, of love or not love...you write well.

1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace
5 posted 2002-07-30 04:19 PM


yes that is the way to keep someone at arms length...but your words...could even stir the dead...helen
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6 posted 2002-07-30 05:00 PM


I have to agree with Helen.
It doesn't matter what you write...
your words are always stirring.
~Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Mistletoe Angel
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7 posted 2002-07-30 05:44 PM




(smiles) Oh Richard, I agree with so much of what you say, sweet friend, I just know you will always make your true love so very happy as no matter what you write I will always enjoy the ride! (big hugggssssss) I love your new picture too, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Richard, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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8 posted 2002-07-31 11:48 AM


I would imagine the number of relationships doomed by one or more of these is mind-boggling. *S* This is excellent... and though my first response was MALE to many of them... *G* I think we can all find our guilt if we're honest enough. *S*
RSWells
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9 posted 2002-07-31 01:10 PM


No, as strange as it may read these attributes could all be attached to a seemingly intelligent, well read and I assumed, sensitive female who responded to my passion in ways thought appropriate. Go figure.
Samantha G Kennedy
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Kent England
10 posted 2002-08-01 06:21 PM


When forced certain phrasing like "I miss you"
is acceptable as long as followed by a "too"
this stood out to me....you have a wonderful way of expressing sir ~ how not to love indeed

Bravo

great write!

Sammie

^i^

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