I’ll say this of
Jim
I so marvelled at
his choice
Of girlfriends
that is
We would visit
bars
In the springtime
of our life
He dressed well
did Jim
With that knowing
smile
Pick up the girl
drinking gin
Brazen chick was
she
Broad smile, full
bosom
A laugh you dare
not take home
We were envious
While his games
were played
I tended to sit
and chat
With my mates
from work
Office girls sat
close
Enjoying their small
freedom
Shy glances
exchanged
I caught Debbie’s
eye
So settled for
the opposite
Quiet, cute and wise
She warmed to my
smile
I breathed in her
scent and she
Let me hold her
hand
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Seems to be the beginnings of some encouraging relationships. It normally starts with acceptance to lead to the rest! Wonderful lines oldegg!
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So lovely. There are always those guys who tend to attract all the girls, but not necessarily the right ones!
ReplyDeleteI too am always the type of friend that just kind of never gets the babe, but watches everyone else walk away with theirs. Sometimes I wonder if people really honestly care about a person, or if they are just looking for a quick late night booty call.
ReplyDeleteI would never be attracted to a "Jim". The furtive glances and shy smiles are much more appealing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Val, I'd take the sweet, shy guy every time to the bold and boisterous, and I suspect that Jim pretty much gets what he deserves when it comes to where those kind of relationships end up. Many a man or woman was overlooked who turned out to be the best choices by far. Great take on the opposites prompt, Old egg, I enjoyed this! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a heart-warming scene. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh My! How lovely to catch her eye :)
ReplyDeleteApt for Valentine's Day! Many across the world will be trying to catch their special one's eye now :)
As my ma always said "Handsome is as handsome does". I always liked the quiet ones but sometimes...
ReplyDeleteHappy that they exchanged smiles with a catch of an eye :)
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