Those Magic Sunglasses

I'll do a short one today, unless I think of something saucier later... hehe.

Once I dated a fireman. This was the result (go ahead, I know you're gonna make fun-and if you're wondering, yes I did give him a copy of this poem):

"And there you were, eyes upon me... as I rounded the corner of "Self" & "Pity" streets...

You smiled, and lowered your magic sunglasses, and the world danced 'round in the opposite direction, and I couldn't stop it. Born of my strengths and my lust, you became my weakness, spinning me like a top, making me feel like the same toy of a child. What a fantastical, wild ride! I wouldn't--COULDN'T take it back and erase it; but rewind, maybe? Perhaps pause above you, as I stare into your mocking, subliminal eyes?

Feeling you, as you become that 'Midnight Train' that I've so often heard about on the streets--or in a song. Somehow, I manage to make it permissable... for me--it's okay. Where does it stop? Where will I land, when I pull into the station... will it be 4:00 in the morning?... or will you give me until sundown to swallow my tears, and heat up my pride until it is edible...

Maybe that's a meal I won't have to sit down to this time. It's late--the stars are busy doing the cha' cha' over a salty, Marguarita moon. Watch them... they are surprisingly quiet, given their apparent celebration...

Apart, we still seem to share this table, a front row seat (if you will) to this grand comedy. Let us enjoy it... just a couple of hours or so... Meanwhile, would you lower your sunglasses for me, just one more time?"

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Where There's Smoke, There's Fire
Smoke Signals

Comments

captain corky said…
Great Poem Jackie. Will we learn more about this fireman in the future?
Chelly said…
You had me at "Once I dated a fireman."

:)
Wow, I totally dig that poem....

I'm sucker for some good poetry though...

Awesome!!!! Do it again, do it again!!!!!
Aunt Jackie said…
Cptn...mmmmm, um maybe ;)

Chelly...Thanx! And cute Jerry McGuire ref hee hee...

Blu... I'm stoked that you liked it that much! I write stuff all the time, i'll share more as the inspiration hits

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