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JP
Senior Member

since 1999-05-25

Posts 1343
Loomis, CA

0 posted 1999-08-16 04:16 PM

All my life, I was last to be picked.
Baseball, football, kickball, the prom.
Second choice, in all I'd pursue
third on the list, in everything, but you.
Vanilla is the flavor no one picks,
it is only settled upon.
My life - vanilla, until you.
But fate in its twisted humor
has taken you away, in body and mind.
Given you another in my place,
Given you the gift of love's grace.
I stand here, empty and amazed
as he lies with you nightly,
and questions his place.
A fool? Surely so, love is his
and he wastes it on doubt.
Smart, pleasant, sincere, poetic,
all that you desire, admire.
and he twists his guts
with the ties of uncertainty.
Run with it young man!
Seize the gift, I'll never have
and throw away the foolish fears.
In all my life, I was last to be picked,
until now - and now I can't play.

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Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn.
JP

Michael

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

1 posted 1999-08-16 04:27 PM

JP,
Needless to say this one brings back a few memories though now maybe it's just a bit easier to appreciate one's perception vs. the other's (for both of us). Still a very moving piece. Glad to see you here.

Michael

Saxoness

Senior Member

since 1999-07-18

Posts 1102
Texas

2 posted 1999-08-16 05:44 PM

I feel for this guy.

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"Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone
I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me."

-Charles Brugnot

poetFemmeFatale
Member Elite

since 1999-07-25

Posts 2646
Arkansas

3 posted 1999-08-17 01:14 PM

I really liked how you stood back and wrote this as an observer toward the end....how very sad, but I find you as more than vanilla, you're a deeply rich and sinful chocolate mocha with a twist of minty creme de la crem !!

Very nice work, and I hope to see more of your talent!

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- poet FemmeFatale

"The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone..." Henrik Ibsen (1826-1906) Norwegian dramatist lyric poet

JP
Senior Member

since 1999-05-25

Posts 1343
Loomis, CA

4 posted 1999-08-17 04:44 PM

Damn it Femmme! You've gotten me all flustered. I think I will have to visit the adult forum now.....

A nod to Michael, all is well I hope?
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Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn.
JP

[This message has been edited by JP (edited 08-17-99).]

Poet deVine

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

5 posted 1999-08-17 08:16 PM

Very good JP, but I see you as lemon frozen yogurt. A little tart, smooth after a few licks and refreshing.

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