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Flirting Friendship...a man's perspective on friendship with a woman
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Flirting Friendship...a man's perspective on friendship with a woman |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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Flirting Friendship by Auguste I flirt with friends I know real well It builds their ego and esteem To make them feel good of themselves But it is not what it would seem It's only meant to let them know That men still see their loveliness And all they are, is still so much That men would rush to place a kiss We're so attracted to our friends But lives we have, so lines we draw And keep our distance, yes, we must And stifle what could be a call Our eyes can't wander, this is true So much we feel for this dear friend Some things we have to just let go Or else we'll see our friendship end Perhaps such flirting keeps us young Or just a way to show we care About these dear ones we call friends When flirted with, I'm unaware I flirt to let all women know Just how much light they bring the day And bring the night with their soft glow I've never known another way Women are poetry in the flesh And canvas painted, in their heart With eyes as endless as the night And each, to me, a form of art |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Very well said  , I liked it! |
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Artistic Member
since 2000-08-09
Posts 107Colorado/Rochester, NY |
A wonderfully fresh perspective for us ladies! Thank you so much! And I thought I was alone in this awkwardness at times...! Nicely done!  ~Artistic~ "Dreams are the touchstones of our characters" -Henry David Thoreau |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I agree with Lakewalker, Michael, that you've "said" this very well, but having had no practical experience with the title topic of "Flirting", I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to comment as to the content of your poem. It sure sounds nice though. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
hey!! what a grand idea!! hehe... good work, m'friend! love this line: "Women are poetry in the flesh"... you are clearly a man who knows his rhyme!  |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
just benath the surface lies a flirt in all of us...some rise to the top more than others |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
DEAD on... front and center.....well said..... We're so attracted to our friends But lives we have, so lines we draw And keep our distance, yes, we must And stifle what could be a call Our eyes can't wander, this is true So much we feel for this dear friend Some things we have to just let go Or else we'll see our friendship end These words have said it all. Restraint is often the proper call. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Auguste~ YOU WIN ... HANDS DOWN ! 'Women are poetry in the flesh And canvas painted, in their heart With eyes as endless as the night And each, to me, a form of art' Any man who puts THIS in his platform - can join Future President BALLADEER on the ticket to run for the Vice-Presidental slot on Passion's Party Presidential Election ! ! Wonderful flirting ... er ... well, whatever ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Lakewalker & Artistic, Thank you for the nice comments. Yes, it's often awkward being friends with the opposite gender, but handled properly, is just wonderful. Be happy, always! Michael |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I wish I could flirt! This sounds like fun. Good poem sir.  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, well done! If I may, someday read "The White Glove" [it's somewhere in the archives" and tell me...aren't we thinking about pretty much the same thing! ...and you can flirt all the time...any time... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
It's only meant to let them know That men still see their loveliness And all they are, is still so much That men would rush to place a kiss wonderfully expressed...you get my {{hug}} ~~soft smiles Maureen *sometimes I am flirting and not even knowing it..at least so I have been told |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Auguste... Oh, you have done it again!!!!! Every lady on the site is going to LOVE this one. It's good to get a man's honest perspective, and some of us girls still appreciate honesty, (with a little flirting thrown in!!!!) Great poem, my friend! I have only one goal in life.. It Is: To have more than one goal in Life!! ~ ~ by Sunny ~ ~ |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Now this was nice. Friends like you are hard to come by. Yes, difficult, the opposite sex thing but so very rewarding if handled properly. I like that you view us all a work of art. Thnak you for this. Jenn E |
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LadyofShalott New Member
since 2000-04-19
Posts 4 |
I know others have already said this, but truly, it was beautiful... I know a great many men, who, while good at heart, honestly believe that all women are evil... I love my friends, and though I know they do not count me thusly, I am glad to see a man who sees a better part, and the beauty of my kind... thank you for posting this. gratefully, the Lady of Shalott |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Claire, Thanks for the nice words. Sorry to hear you've no experience in flirting. You're missed a lot.  ) Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Doreen, Yes, women are poetry in the flesh and very much works of art, each and every one. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the nice comments Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Prometheus and Mark, Yes, I do believe there's a bit of a flirt in all of us, but because we value these dear ladies so much as our good friends we must be careful not to cross over a line that could put this friendship at risk or have them think that we're just like every other man. Respect for a woman speaks volumes and always will. Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Marge, I appreciate the offer, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to turn down the position of running mate for future President Balladeer. I've too many family obligations. However, I do think a woman V.P. could better fill the position...say... you, for instance. Vice President Marge Tindal..has a nice "ring" to it, huh? Take care, my friend, and I'm glad you liked my little piece. Michael |
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CAVECANEM Junior Member
since 2000-08-05
Posts 43Nevada USA |
What can I say that hasn't been said before you it hit right on the mark...an excellent post......Ken |
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oh2beme Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 215NV USA |
You have my vote!!!! I don't know for what, but you still have my vote. What a joy to be your friend. Very nicely written. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh, what a wonderful honest expression...and I think flirting is part of human nature...at least in the culture I live in..you express yourself well. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
PoetdeVine, Thanks for the nice comments. I know how to flirt, just am unsure sometimes when I'm being flirted with. Hey, maybe I'm not (Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sunshine, Thanks. I haven't read "The White Glove" and the archives is HUGE. Wish I had a copy of it. Would love to read it. Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
MMoonchild, I've also been told I'm flirting and had no idea I was doing so. Am I doing it now? Just kidding. Thanks for the nice comments. Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Hi Sunny, It's always a pleasure to hear from you. I guess all the ladies on the site did love this one because it got more comments than any I've ever posted. The sentiments expressed in the poem are how I truly feel. I'm so glad you liked it. Take care, my friend! Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Jenn E, Perhaps since I'm an artist, it makes it easier to view women as works of art. Yes, you're all as beautiful as any crimson sunset or dark evening filled with stars. Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Lady of Shalott, Women, evil? That's a new one on me. I can't imagine such a way of thinking. How can such beauty ever be evil? Thanks for the nice words. Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
CAVECANEM, thank you. I was hoping I could hit that mark. Michael oh2beme, Thanks for the vote...and thank you for stopping by and reading my poem. Michael |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, I agree that flirting is part of human nature, and oh how human it is... Take care and thanks for the comments. Michael |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Auguste, What you say is right on the mark. I couldn't agree more with the flirting part. Now, if you'll excuse me.... Doreen - Sayyyyyy, lady... you are looking so fine lately, oh so sexy, something real delicious, ummmm hmmmmm, yummy - just flirting as a friend *innocent leer* yeouch, ouch, urk, gurgling sounds from strangling... Lorelei doesn't understand me  |
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redwriter1 Member
since 1999-07-22
Posts 480Franklin, TN |
Flirting... mm.. wonderful subject for a poem.. Flirting is just love practicing.. with no end or objective in site. That's why it's so much fun>> it never ends,, because nothing has begun. Like licking an ice cream cone that never melts.. so you get the taste and the ice cream lasts forever. (smile).. gee i do strange anaologies don't i?? haha Kay-lynn **A dream is a wish your heart makes :) |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
redwriter1, Great analogy and so true...thanks! Michael |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Wonderful poem you have penned here. Very well said Michael. |
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