OK, first poem is depressing, 2nd poem is really vulgar. Just thought you should know that about the 2nd one in case you aren’t a fan of raunchy humor…
Love (original version)
Love alone,
Loved by none,
not in that way.
You swore not again,
but you lied.
Love like a virus
spread inside.
Love alone,
Love quarantined
isn’t contagious.
if contained.
Love alone
must exist concealed,
vaulted in a safe.
No rejection, no depression.
Wish the love object
better love than you.
Love alone.
Love by none
Must be love undone.
Love (Trailer Park remix)
Screw love!
Loved by none,
If batteries are included,
who needs someone?
The Valentine’s aisle at Wal-Mart,
you swore not again,
but chocolate is a demanding lover,
not like any other.
Gotta get some!
Screw love!
Love undone is love for one.
Love that won’t be scorned
is love you don’t have to mourn.
Love with chocolate,
love with self-love .
No rejection, no depression.
Minimal sin detection.
Screw love!
Seriously though, Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Can’t wait to see what the therapist thinks of those. haha
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Bwhaah! Don’t think this bard will share these, but I’ll tell her you said that.
hoping you’re having a good Valentine’s Day!
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Love and Valentines are entirely what you make it. The less commercial the more sincere is my experience, and it’s as much about giving as well as receiving.
A small handmade card with a gift of offered time or a talent that can can help someone out, is worth more than the mostly gaudy offerings from the “valentines isle” of the local shops.
Know someone elderly who’s garden needs weeding?
(Bonus: This kind of gift burns off chocolate calories too!)
Ditch the commercialism and keep the sentiment that it can also be Valentines day the other 364 days of the year.
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Very true! All the same I’d still like me some candy, but your point is well taken. Hope you had a good Valentine’s Day!
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love involves sadness and joy.
emotional roller coaster rides.
well done pieces.
have fun!
A++
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Thanks, Jingle! So far I’ve read 3 awesome poets!
Thanks,
Lisa
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Thanks for the upfront caveat, Lisa! 🙂
I didn’t find the first one depressing, though. I found it frank and insightful. Terrific writing here.
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I aim to please! Thank you, and I’m glad my first one wasn’t too depressing. 🙂
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Both versions were effective in illustrating different emotional reactions to loneliness. My therapist once said, “Underneath anger – sadness.” We have to pass through all the levels in order to remake ourselves to be ready for relationships with others that will last and reward both parties. Good work, Lisa!
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Thanks Mikey! I love your analysis on it. I meant for the poems to be opposite reactions.
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I thought these were fun. Even the first one, though sad. They really move and are a good read! Thank you!
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Thank you, Aleza, and I appreciate you visiting too. Please come again!
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love the 2nd one better.. real nice.. happy valentines and here’s mine.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/happily-tied/
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Thanks, 5! Always glad to see you and will be by to visit.
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I like the second one
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Dunno, I must be emo. I prefer the sad sack one I think, though I generally prefer funny.
Thanks Myra!
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I’m with ‘nursemyra’ – I preferred the second one, too !!!
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Dang! Perverted poetry is a hit!
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Call me a pragmatic romantic but the second version, definitely called to me – or flashed me at the very least! I enjoyed both writes, well done!
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Thanks A.B. You are awesome!
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‘Perverted Poetry’…now there’s a great title for a book of poems, and I think you could do the title proud. You could do dual pieces on any number of subjects and it is something I would definitely look forward to reading. How about making it a regular feature on your blog? You could do all the special occasions like Mother’s day, Good Friday, etc. How cathartic!
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I like that title a lot. I’ll have to do that when I have humorous ones. What a great idea!
Thanks so much for coming to visit and I hope to see you often!
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I thought I commented on this? I really have to stop eating three buttons of mescaline before breakfast from now on…damn. These are both great! I definitely prefer the second on as well, it’s more my style. Great job!
Happy Late VDay!!
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Damn, I’m gonna miss a real G. Yeah, the first one is for the hoes, the second is for the bros.
Thanks and Happy really late VD!
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So love is a four letter word 😦
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Damn straight!
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Blahahahaha good to know!
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🙂
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Trailer Park Love. That was my favorite. I’m still smilin. Thanks
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Thanks! I’m very glad you enjoyed it. Hope you come again and I read your entire blog.
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“If batteries are included, who needs someone?”
Thanks to you, I now have soda all over my computer screen. You need to put trailer park love to music, Lisa. I want it to be my wedding song.
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I can attain no bigger honor than making someone spit up over something I wrote, especially if she’s my idol! That would be awesome if you used it at your wedding, perhaps the first dance between you and the gent. I think it would remain with all the guests years later!
Thanks Becky, you’re awesome!
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Fantastic poems here.
Powerful and painful in the first, then witty and entertaining in the second.
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I am visiting your blog for the first time from no rules blog hop. Have enjoyed reading your poetry, whether happy, sad, risque or whatever, you are obviously very talented and I hope you keep it up and find a wider audience.
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