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For all you romantics

I ran across some poems. I'm sworn to secrecy as to who wrote them....but many of you know the author.

Kept from Caring

The Knight
I built my castle strong; the windows barred and small.
The moat was wide and very deep, and none could scale the wall.
I heard a gentle laugh, the call to come away.
Adventure there, protection here;
I chose the safer way.

The Gunfighter
I practiced with my gun, till I could draw and aim
Faster than the westerners of legendary fame.
He offered water cool, and though I had a thirst,
I guessed he really meant me harm,
And so I shot him first.

The Clown
I giggled quite a bit, and laughed and joked around.
I never took things seriously, nor let them get me down.
He told me that he cared. I answered, "That's a joke."
Lest the laugh should be on me,
I mocked the words he spoke.

The Ghost
I slipped into the room, as nebulous as air
Lest someone should notice me or know that I'd been there.
He tried to catch my eye; I looked the other way.
Before he could embarrass me,
I quickly slipped away.

The Bookie
If I had said I care, the odds seemed pretty high
She would have said the same to me. It could be worth a try.
Yet I had known of some, who gambled so and lost.
I cautiously withdrew my bet.
I couldn't chance the cost.

The Miracle Worker
I looked at her and smiled, and waited fo the crash
As all my world around me fell, reduced to useless trash.
I knew she'd put me down, I knew I would be burned,
But miracle of miracles; my smile was returned.



The selfish student

Philosophy
It's really no concern of mine, the things you need or do.
I've problems plenty of my own without some more from you.
And if the things I say or do should sometimes hurt another,
Don't come to me with "You should be the keeeper of your brother."
Let my brother keep himself, and I'll take care of me.
Each on his own should stand alone. That's my philosophy.
But if it turns out I should need your help at any time,
I hope that your philosophy is not the same as mine.

posted by Kutzie @ 7:17 PM