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divine chaos
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dancing 'neath the moon

0 posted 2006-07-10 01:11 PM



He says:

My dear, you know I love you
I'm glad you've given me your heart
It's everything I wanted right from the very start

I longed to see you look at me
Eyes smoldering with passion
Heart bursting with love -- and now that I have it,
I think that I'll be passin'

Cause you see, I love you dearly
And I cherish you, my friend
But, for commitment, I'm not ready
so our romance will have to end  

I'd love to spend my life with you
We sure were meant to be
but, for commitment I'm not ready
So I think it's time to flee

Because, I might have been mistaken
and it's not true love that we've shared
We should have left it only friendship
-- Or maybe I'm just scared.  

You're still the one I'll come to
'Cause I need you on my side
or for quiet snuggles in the dark
My dear friend, you're true and tried

I'll call you when I'm hurting and I
need my bestest friend
I'll come and do your yard work
'cause that's a job for men.

I'll fix the things around your place
Put the brightest smile on your daughter's face
I'll come when I feel so all alone
and treat your house just like my home

I'll hold you closely when you weep
And carry you gently to dreaming sleep
Encompassed in my loving arms
So you'll know you're safe from harm

As long as you remember that we can only be "just friends"
'cause for commitment I'm not ready
... just to reiterate again.

I never want to hurt you
And I'd like to still be friends
But, for commitment I'm not ready,
So here our love-in ends.

I hope you understand, my dear
No, baby, please don't cry
We'll work it out together
-- Just as friends --
But side by side.  

© Copyright 2006 Sheli Carmichael - All Rights Reserved
divine chaos
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1 posted 2006-07-10 01:12 PM


She says:

You are utterly amazing
To do this once again
For commitment you're not ready
So we have to let this end?

(Again?!)

I don't think so this time, Buster
Twice you've dropped down to one knee
You've persisted for 2 DECADES
And now you think you're leaving me?!

Dear friend, I'm growing weary
so, my running days are through
I'll be no more, Penelope,
To your Pepe le Pew

Kryptonite to each other's Superman
That's what you say we are
You've got to know you're stuck with me
It's written in the stars

I'll give you tough love if it's needed
I'm not afraid to scrap
'Cause let me tell you, love of mine
I know you're full of crap.

I know you're scared to hurt me
Or perhaps that I'll hurt you
But babe, it's time to grow up now
You know that this is true.

You see,

I know that if I let you run
Return, again, you will
For another lap around the base
Instead of heading up the hill

(a lap, I said, not a lick .. perv!)

We've been here far too many times
For me, once more, to let you roam
Buck up, my little 'fraidy cat
Up to the top we go

(not on top -- to the top,
get back on your side of the couch!
I did not say anything about bucking,
knock it off!)

No, don't you dare give me that look!
It won't work, not today
Your caress will not distract me
From what I have to say

(you're coming too close,
invading my personal space, "friend")

Oh God, no, please don't kiss me
You know my buttons all too well
What is this spell you're casting ....
Hey! Get off me -- what the hell?

(hands off the merchandise!)

Just friends, indeed! you drive me nuts
it's a short trip, yes I know
now, you get back in your corner
And let my tangent flow

Let me tell you something, buddy
Listen close and understand
Our boots were made for walking
And we'll do it - hand in hand

(and lips to neck, warm breath to ear
and tender fingers to my brow
wait, when did you you come over here?
ya know, you ..
        
          oh forget it -  
              
                    just come and
                                
                                take me now)

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
2 posted 2006-07-10 02:58 PM


Sounds like your relationship with your man is definitely one of "Divine Chaos"!
...Talk about an emotional roller coaster! But even those dips can be exciting!

I also enjoyed the tongue in cheek humour you threw in for the ride!

Very entertaining ~ and interesting! ~ read!

btw, your personality litterly pops off the page!


EA

LeeJ
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Posts 13296

3 posted 2006-07-10 03:06 PM


this brought a smile, sent up some flags as reasons, yet, submission seems to be the happy ending...relationships, don't run away from each other, friends or otherwise...

loved the descriptions, the touch of humor and the reality of it all...

great write

divine chaos
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dancing 'neath the moon
4 posted 2006-07-10 03:18 PM


*grins* thanks ladies!  

For a little background, if you're interested -- he and I have been on this ride for 20+ years, from the time we were young and in junior high school. We were and are the best of friends.  He was always my own personal Pepe le Pew, chasing me until I finally gave in.  And I, the Penelope, who eventually became the chaser, instead of the chasee.  We've gone back and forth several times, been engaged twice.  He's skittish, as we've both had one failed marriage already (to other people in the midst of the chase).

It's certainly a divinely chaotic roller coaster of a life, but in the end, it's all about the ride, isn't it?

~*Sheli*~

nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
5 posted 2006-07-10 04:55 PM


at least he's there when you need him and he needs you and even if it's not the marriage commitment..it is a commitment of sorts....I loved the He Says...because I know people like that.

The She Says shows your strength...

M

Joyce Johnson
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6 posted 2006-07-10 06:52 PM


I would say you have it all except the words before the the preacher.  Twenty years.  Some committments don't last nearly so long.  Funny and intrigueing.  Love, Joyce
Serena
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7 posted 2006-07-10 06:56 PM


lol that sounds all too familiar. Greatly put, I really enjoyed that.
divine chaos
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dancing 'neath the moon
8 posted 2006-07-10 06:59 PM


we do, Joyce, it's the whole "words before the preacher" that sends him running scared.  I have no clue why he's so afraid of the preacher-man ... since it happens to be his dad *grins merrily*  

It never ceases to amuse me, even when he's making me absolutely insane, that my big bad Marine's greatest fear ... is a tiny slip of paper with a dotted line to sign.

~*Sheli*~

aziza
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9 posted 2006-07-10 10:12 PM


I love this, but then what have I not loved?  If you did a poem on brussel sprouts -- maybe, I wouldn't love that.  Prolly not!  But then, you would make me laugh - so I would. Anyway, I am just running off at the fingers here.  I love it. I love what she said the best.  Cause she always says it so well as she has such a way with words and all.

aziza

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10 posted 2006-07-10 11:25 PM


Wonderful !! Much enjoyed.
hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

divine chaos
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dancing 'neath the moon
11 posted 2006-07-11 08:14 AM


I'm so glad y'all enjoyed this, I enjoyed writing it - and even though I'm usually dancing on the edge of sanity with this man, I've loved living it.  

~*Sheli*~

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