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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Bitter and Sweet (05/28/09)
Why, oh why do I have to do this?
What is so wrong with me??!!
All my friends are all married.
Oh, God, another anniversary!

I am not that unattractive.
Heck, I’m not that bad.
All I can think of is the past.
All of those nice guys I had.

I could have been married to Jimmy.
I could have been married to Hank.
Hank played ball in the minor leagues.
Jimmy is now head of a bank.

My best friends are becoming grandmas.
Their families are all filled up.
I’m the oldest woman out on the market.
I should have just signed that pre-nup!

Maybe I’m meant to be single.
Maybe it’s just me and me.
Should I stop dreaming my dreams?
Is Prince Charming not meant to be?

I have it pretty good after all.
My time is mine and my own.
I can pick up and go where I want.
It’s just that I’m always alone.

Could I make it as somebody’s partner?
Giving and taking with love?
I think I’m good wife material.
With lots of faith and help from above!

So, here I am in a new dress.
Smiling and acting real nice.
I’m not going to carry my baggage.
Make a joke just to break the ice.

Hey, he’s kind of good looking.
Over six feet if I’m not mistaken.
So smart, so funny, so nice!
Hmmm, so why is this guy not taken?

I’m looking for something that’s missing.
Looking for something to doubt.
Wait, I’m having a good time.
Good thing I’ve been working out!

So, maybe I’ve been too cynical.
Thinking I’d waited too long.
I’m feeling so darn hopeful right now.
My heart is singing a song.

God, could this be something new and good?
Please, don’t let me be fooled again.
I can feel my hopes getting up.
Don’t want to lose, but I forgot how to win.

Okay, okay, I’ll calm down.
After all, it’s just a first date.
I’m thinking it, but dare I say it?
I think I just met my ... soul mate?

But wait, there’s not such thing as a soul mate!
You figured that out a long time ago.
He’s just another guy that’s out there.
You hardly even know him, so....

Hey you! Relax. Enjoy the moment.
Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Just get to know each other.
You’re going to scare him away!

Okay, Lord. You’ve got to take over.
The years of heartbreak have taken a toll.
I wouldn’t know real love if I saw it.
Please, just restore my soul.

Day One.
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Fay Ternan
06/04/09
Reminds me of being on my knees telling God I knew I couldn't pick 'em and it was up to Him, but ONLY if it was His will. You captured first date hopes, fears and anxiety perfectly.
Lisa Harris
06/04/09
What a Hoot! Loved It! Thanks for sharing your fun "First Date" thoughts in rhyme.
diana kay
06/06/09
interesting to read this right through and find how it progressed. Some of your rhyming and metre was a bit out and so those final lines of each verse didnt always work on reading out loud (as I always think poetry should be!)
I also wondered about the title "first date" as clearly this person had been around the block a few times "another first date" or "first date- yet again" would perhaps work better!
Mildred Sheldon
06/08/09
I truly enjoyed your poem. It was a hoot. Thanks for sharing. Keep writing and God bless and keep you.