Leaving Well Enough Alone

ken bultman on Aug 28, 2009

Tags: addresses, badlands, clock, encounter, family, love, memory, night, promise, sight, smile, southland, town

Deciding against pursuing a possible romance.

We held hands, we kissed, we made love.
We said goodbye ‘neath the town clock above.
We promised to meet there again in a while.
The thought of that vow brings forth a smile.
We both knew we shared a short one night stand–
A rain-sparked encounter that got out of hand.
She’s back in the badlands with her family.
I’m here in the southland with her memory.
All we exchanged were a few pleasantries–
No numbers, no addresses, no email i.d.s
She’ll return next year with no thoughts of that night
And if I see her first I’ll just stay out of sight.

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Theresa Johnson on Aug 28, 2009
very good work ken…. beautiful poem about a one night stand
Uma Shankari on Aug 28, 2009
You’ll stay out of sight…that’s interesting. Enjoyable poem.
Darla Cooke on Aug 28, 2009
Interesting poem.
Cynthia Bartlett on Aug 28, 2009
That’s why one should not give so much of themselves for a moment of pleasure.
it plays tricks with the mind.
Those only interested in a one niter, don’t waste my time.
SlyTresmarie on Aug 28, 2009
a great poem that shows your feelings of a one night stand..hehehe..nice!
Tanya Wallace on Aug 28, 2009
I like how you made this into a continuation of your story giving us a view into the males side of it! Loved it,billiant work as always Ken!I would love to see the female’s or side of it! Not sure if anyone else picked up on it but it is pretty evident to those who have read the story or at least should be!
ceegirl on Aug 28, 2009
lovely poem
Goodselfme on Aug 28, 2009
Well composed with a brisk memory that never fades, does it?
Ruby Hawk on Aug 28, 2009
LOL, that’s neat Ken, thats a corker. stay out of that gals sight.
Lostash on Aug 28, 2009
Great supporting act to the original story!
Evelyn M Carter on Aug 28, 2009
Very nice Ken. I enjoyed this alot! Nice share.
PR Mace on Aug 28, 2009
Beautifully written poem. A chapter from your life, perhaps?
unown971 on Aug 28, 2009
Great poem. Loved it, thanks.
Ramalingam on Aug 28, 2009
Quite interesting poem,It seems that you long for her; then why should you go out her sight, when she appears ?Thanks for sharing.
Vikram Chhabra on Aug 28, 2009
Very interesting poem!
James DeVere on Aug 29, 2009
Brilliant, just lovely and evokative. Should you avoid her? This really captures the mixing of the heart. Thanks . j
Sarah Sullins on Aug 29, 2009
Very good! Sounds kinda like the story you wrote not long ago. Is it true?
Collette Edwards on Aug 29, 2009
very sad the story of a one night stay and the part of you she slipped off with
Christine Ramsay on Aug 29, 2009
I bet that has happened a few times to people. I enjoyed it.
chitragopi on Aug 29, 2009
An interesting poem with a tinge of humour, as usual.
ducroisjosef on Aug 29, 2009
Stay out of sight, I’d be waving that one down.
Jane Jane on Sep 1, 2009
nice story.. =) sad ending.. maybe she’ll remember..
Guy Hogan on Sep 7, 2009
A sad love affair always seems the most romantic kind of love affair.
deep blue on Sep 7, 2009
What a twist of fate. I presume the cellphone wasn’t yet available that time but the night’s stand doesn’t always get out of trend. Great poetic lines.
Leonardo da Vinci E. on Oct 2, 2009
Fate can be cruel, but memories are sweet and remain with us.

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