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A Complex Man

Just because I’m a dirty old man Doesn’t mean I don’t need love Just because I have calloused hands Doesn’t mean I don’t wear gloves Just because I curse a lot Doesn’t mean I don’t say prayers Just because it doesn’t grow on top Doesn’t mean I don’t have hair Just because I’m always watching sports Doesn’t mean I don’t like to go to a ballet Just because I don’t talk too much Doesn’t mean I’ve got nothing much to say Just because I have two left feet Doesn’t mean I hate to dance Just because I don’t argue much Doesn’t mean I can’t take a stance Just because I didn’t call today Doesn’t mean I don’t want another date Just because I rarely take a chance Doesn’t mean I can’t tempt fate Just because I wear blue jeans Doesn’t mean I don’t own a business suit Just because I live modestly Doesn’t mean I have no loot Just because I write simple poems Doesn’t mean I don’t like to read Voltaire Just because I didn’t shed a tear Doesn’t mean that I don’t care Just because I may appear one way Doesn’t mean that I’m that man Get to know me just a little better And you’ll see how complex I am

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 10/22/2011 6:47:00 PM
wow, really nice poem. The strong silent type CAN be more than simple!
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Date: 10/22/2011 5:29:00 PM
I suspect this just scratches the surface... keep 'em comin' please, Joe. Enjoy readin' muchly! Namaste~N
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Date: 10/22/2011 1:56:00 AM
What a great write! Enjoyed reading this with my cuppa this morning. Best wishes Em :)
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Date: 10/22/2011 1:23:00 AM
a really good rhyme Joe, great flow, much enjoyed
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Date: 10/21/2011 11:45:00 PM
Awesome poem! I think I'm going to have to make it a fav
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