Many years ago I had a friend who was one of the kindest, most thoughtful, and decent men I've ever known. Unfortunately, no one had ever truly loved him romantically as that heroic spirit that may have sat at a round table in a previous life was hidden in the soft body of the typical nerd wearing a short sleeved shirt complete with pocket protector. One day he made a wish that someday someone would write him a love poem. The next morning I gave him this.
Love Poem By Request
I wouldn't have been ready for you then
when the wounds were still fresh.
when tomorrow was the hope of fools like
Santa Claus
Sir Galahad
Fairy Tales, and
Happily ever after
I wouldn't have been ready for you then
when tears were for goodbye
when nice guys like the Pledge of Allegiance were
In school
In Church
In books
But never at home
I wouldn't have been ready for you then
when my faith had grown dim
When self evident truths weren't eternal like
Motherhood
Apple Pie
Popcorn
or most of all love
I wouldn't have been ready for you then
Before I found myself
Before I knew I could still believe in
Santa Claus
Sir Galahad
Fairy Tales
Happily Ever After
Motherhood
Apple Pie
Popcorn
Love
and You
4 comments:
"before I knew I could still believe"
This brought me to tears.
I really like this.
I don't think he could have asked for a better love poem if he had tried. So, what was his reaction and has someone claimed him as her knight in shining armor yet?
what a sweet friend...very nicely done
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