I am single
I have a female roommate
she’s 20, almost 21
yup, half my age
oh my!
but, it’s not like that
she’s an amazing Hispanic woman
a great human
and sometimes I give her a kiss on the cheek
cause she’s cool
and, sometimes, I forget to eat
because I’m a little passionate
and she’s an amazing chef
and I am grateful for that
because I suck at it
I am retired from dating and sex
(although, I have references that will tell you I am very good at it)
but, love is bigger than you and your partner and family and tribe
and, it’s even bigger than your sex drive
wait… what?
it’s true
so, no, I won’t date you
because sex is an expectation that impedes love
(I know, right? I mean, when has sex caused a fight?
never, right?)
life is very light when sex isn’t your drive
so, if I flirt with you
or, write a poem about you
(because I derive inspiration from humans, imagine that?)
it is to put a smile on your face
I know, no expectations…
holy fuck! that’s not real…
it’s misleading
well, go tell your mother and father and your god
that I made you smile
(what an ass I am, I know)
and when you’re done
tell them I said hi because I don’t mind
making them smile too
I make a better friend than a boyfriend
(and that’s just me being real honest with me)
but, do come over
I’ll make you pancakes with peanut butter
and maple syrup on top
and we can talk
I don’t give a fuck about your past
your religion
your sexual orientation
your binary finary winary things
your skin color
I don’t care if you’re fat or maimed
I don’t care about your honey boo boo nada nada
I can deal with anything
except a lie
that I despise
and that will get you
no pancakes!
(scary, huh? these threats I make…)
come
on over
let’s chat
have a pancake and smile
I’ll even sing to you because
I’m crazy like that
I can’t do it all
I’ve left a map
and it’s free
when’s the last time your preacher offered that?
no collection plate
just you and your heartbeat
and I’ll still write
because I’m compelled to
but, you have some reading to do
(imagine that, me ask you to learn?)
start at the beginning
finding your heartbeat takes a little time
it took me over a year
but, it’s amazing once you find it
it’s worth the investment (in you, no less)
I promise
and you can pray all the same
just spend some time
feeling your heartbeat as well
and,
if you wish to question my philosophy
well, please do
I’m not sacred
are you?
and if I’m wrong
I’ll admit it because
I’m not committed to being right, like you
I’m committed to learning
in order
to better the human race
pancakes, anyone?
by KT
© All rights reserved 2019
Life is about expectations..and if that’s not bad enough its laced with uncertainty..which is drug addict pleasure..life isn’t fair but reframe for my obsession..all I wanted was to say hello..but I got sucked by your tormentation..which for the most part is what they call a vaccination
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I’ve never thought of it quite that way, Sheldon. Well said.
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I loved reading this…
except that I am looking for love and sex…
and flirtation
and poetry
and pancakes
and prayer…
And I believe they can all exist at one time with one person.
I refuse to retire.
Yet.
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We all have different needs and wants, so I’m completely with you on that! Thanks for reading, Kate.
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I really loved this poem. Felt so real and couldn’t agree more with where i am at now.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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I have a sudden craving for pancakes and syrup…
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Me too!
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I can tolerate white lies 🙂 Can I have a pancake then? 🤔
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You can have two or even three if you so wish. 😜
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Awesome 👏 👏 👏 😊😋😄😆
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Great post 🙂
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KT will be pleased to hear it! Thank you.
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Reading your poem confused me ,rather baffled,more than when a 12 year old girl bit my lip long back
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I’m sorry to hear that it’s caused you some confusion. I find that going for a nice long walk usually helps me in such situations.
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Real stuff. Nice one. Don’t really like the f word though. Not that I’m judging. I’m saying… lol
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No offence taken, Dr Bolu. I know a few people who don’t necessarily like that word. I do believe, however, that KT’s use of it here felt entirely natural and appropriate. 😊
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It’s good to know
there’s friendship
where friends
can be friends beyond
boys and girls.
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Thanks for reading, Steve!
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if only – if only peace could be made over tea and pancakes. Loved this.
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Yes, I wish too. It would be a damn sight better than war.
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