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2013 For the first time in a while
a quality gal is in love with me...
..and I don't feel the same
the raised voice
the way she unapologetically brushes my back with her fingernails
asking about my day
with the long, gazing stares...
..that I cannot bear
I can hear my brain
bribing my heart with promises of logical passion and clinical care
'Hell, I know she will be a terrific mother'
says the lobes to the ventricles
The pleas grow louder and louder as this passive-aggressive banter transpires over recent months
she looking for an answer from a 'shy introvert'
While I look for a gentle exit strategy
or a means to prolong the inevitable
Maybe it stems from my love of learning about the human condition
and the ultimate disappointment when excavation reveals an inherit predictability
this kindness in your pursuit
will only wilt from my indifference
I'm well aware
she won't let me leave
and only if I share that fire
does she deserve my love
because that's the ONLY way she should accept me
not as this powder keg of mere flour and mystery
The heart can't be bribed
Love is never as logical as we'd like, great write, I loved your Frankenpoem too ^^
Let your teeth show
Much thanks! Can't force
Much thanks! Can't force something that isn't there unfortunately...pretty lousy for everybody involved but acting interested for the sake of being polite/taking advantage of somebody for their crush seems like the far worse alternative. You are too kind, thanks for the feedback!
Interesting!
Wow! I would say move on! I'd never surrender my heart for anything less than the greatest love no matter how wonderful they treat me! ;)
I wish there were a far more
I wish there were a far more storybook ending with the girl I wrote about here but you are right, I moved on months ago and still know I made the right choice... if i couldn't give everything to her, the relationship wouldn't be fair. Thanks for the feedback, take care
Cool
Congrats! You moved on doing the right thing. So many people "settle" from what I've seen.....just to be with "anyone" instead of waiting for someone special that is actually compatible etc...........
Anyway, awesome poem and great emotional expression!
You take care as well! ;)