A Good Man

Fair of face, long of limb.
Broad shoulders, waist trim.

Laugh out loud at my jokes.
Has the tenderest, sensitive stroke.

Likes music, loves to dance.
Not afraid to take a chance

on this broken heart of mine.
I hope then our lives entwine.

Just be gentle with your prize.
I will kiss your sleeping eyes.

Soul searching just for you.
When will one become two?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Dietrich Avatar
April 28, 2017 at 8:48 PM
a good man is hard to find. If you have him in your sight, DON'T let go that gaze!!! Congrats on your win.
Murray Avatar
April 29, 2017 at 2:57 AM
Thank you Andrea.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 28, 2017 at 7:36 PM
So pretty, Jean! Congrats!
Murray Avatar
April 29, 2017 at 2:56 AM
Thank you Kim.
Krampe Avatar
April 28, 2017 at 4:44 PM
congrats on your win, Jean.
Murray Avatar
April 29, 2017 at 2:55 AM
Thank you Agnes.
Smith Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Is that all it takes : )
Murray Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 3:54 PM
Yes Tim. Is it too much to ask??
P  Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 2:59 AM
Tall order Jean, does he have a brother? :)
P  Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 4:53 AM
Oh I wish it were Jean, it's Audrey Hepburn, my heroine since I was a kid. If you could see me this early morn, sans sleep and make-up, you'd know better! :)
Murray Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 3:52 AM
Once I find him, I will ask him Paloma. On second thoughts, if that is really you in that photo...maybe I won't...you might steal my sweetheart from me.
Godwin Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 12:09 AM
Though, personally, I would remove the period (full stop) after 'chance' to make the next 2 lines a complete sentence, I am totally in love with your poem. I so LOVE brevity in poems when it is effective, on deliberate point and emotionally hard hitting - all of which this poem is. A great write, Jean - as yours usually are ... CayCay
Murray Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 11:21 AM
Yes Miss!
Godwin Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 10:26 AM
I just saw your comment and ran straight here to fuss at you! You ARE one of the consistently best poets here. Don't make me come slap you, the ocean is too expensive of a challenge. OH MY GOSH, I just mind wandered to Paloma's comment - why did I never recognize Hepburn? I've always thought Paloma was slam beautiful. Ok, back to reprimanding you - humble is great, low 'talent' worth - unacceptable. Are we clear?
Murray Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 1:23 AM
CayCay, you are most kind. I have acted on your sound advice. I do not posess the vocabulary to come up with the eloquent poems I envy here.
Godwin Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 12:10 AM
p.s. Great new picture
James Avatar
October 27, 2016 at 11:46 PM
Wonderful work...from the heart...i have something similar up my sleeve...will post it soon!
Murray Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 1:20 AM
Please don't post it. It would be too messy.
Murray Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 1:19 AM
Your heart is up your sleeve James....really??......NEXT!!
Turner Avatar
October 27, 2016 at 9:53 PM
You lost me with the trim waist. Lol I somehow have started to spread a little. I'm certain I could accommodate the rest of it. I'm only 10,000 miles away, Jean:) You deserve better than me, maybe your Prince Charming will find you.
Murray Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 11:22 AM
Of course you may watch my Honeybun run CayCay.
Godwin Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 10:28 AM
Can we watch him run? Jean - you are so witty. Love your comment to James Roffey!
Murray Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 1:18 AM
You could be like Tom Hanks in that film and start running across America to me Daniel. That would sort out the waistline.
Bauer Avatar
October 27, 2016 at 5:04 PM
oh, i hope this good man realizes what a good woman you are, jean! i'm rooting for this to work out. great poem!
Murray Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 1:16 AM
Thank you Ilene.
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