Sunday, 12 July 2015
The Flirt
I waited long my lovely
On that summer's night
All neat and smart and longing
For your presence to light
My fire, my passion
And promise you my life.
I waited long my princess
As the air turned chill
My plans went all asunder
And much against my will
wept some tears of doubt
that you would be my wife.
I waited what seemed like ever
the gifts I held seemed poor
Could I lose my precious who
to me meant so much more
Sadly I left that place
And trod my way back home
You didn't ring to tell me why
Or even write a letter
I lost you that summer's eve
To a man who was surely better
But as the past is past
I think I'll ring young Cindy
Postcard "The Flirt" by Boileau
This poem was posted almost five years ago and I thought it needed an airing
Jae Rose did comment on it then so she is excused this time!
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so enjoyed the twist...past is past indeed!...lol...
ReplyDeleteAh thank you Old Egg..i can't remember five minutes ago let alone five years ago..glad to see a re-airing of The Flirt..I wonder if Cindy maybe another Cinderella dashing off before the clock strikes twelve...I've (probably) said it before and I'll say it again cats, dogs, ratties..never let you down although are limited in the love department ;)
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should get a pet rat, Jae?
DeleteSuch a delightful read :D
ReplyDeleteA little disappointment here and there yearnings and happiness in others all in the process of growing up. It molds the person better perhaps for the future! Great lines oldegg!
ReplyDeleteHank
Ha. Hopefully Cindy is much better, but I think that you will find them all just as empty - if your intention is to only flirt. Its all part of love and life, and playing the game.
ReplyDeletepoor chap he has every right to know
ReplyDeleteYou will never know unless you ask...
ReplyDeleteThose memories can be bittersweet....but perhaps Cindy, in the present, will bring light to his life.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a good idea.. Cindy is probably a better choice, nobody wants to be a stalker.
ReplyDeleteWell, some memories stay with us ..the day they went away..I guess you just have to make room for Cindy...
ReplyDeleteCindy, Cinderella, lone girls sighted by the wolf ... nicely done. I suspect some of the loners save themselves in other ways than by choosing safer men.
ReplyDeleteIt usually turns out for the best, in such cases. Glad you posted this, Robin. I enjoyed reading it.
ReplyDeleteWay to move on! Great poem.
ReplyDeleteAn enjoyable read, and perhaps Cindy is the better choice
ReplyDeletethis was truly delightful !
ReplyDeleteI am glad you aired this out...what a delight. He recovered quickly didn't he!
ReplyDeletejust keep moving on. nicely done!
ReplyDeletenicely done; happy you were healed so quickly
ReplyDeletethanks for dropping in at my Sunday Lime
much love...
The ending is so the measure of youth.
ReplyDeleteAlways a good idea to move on ... beautiful poem :-)
ReplyDeleteAww.It is so sad and beautiful, Robin. Full of strength and passion. :)
ReplyDeleteGotta wish him better luck with Cindy,
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Guess when there's no answers, we change the question... and the answer to that is more satisfactory.
ReplyDeleteI love it - especially the ending.
ReplyDeleteYearning well-conveyed...
ReplyDeleteA positive ending...
Nice!