David Byrne Poet Free verse

All Grown Up

The rusty earth, 
boring beneath
his boyish knees. 
He wondered, how long
it would take to grow
manly legs. 
Legs, he could escape 
his childhood dread.

Sipping wine she glances
at his manly knees.
He wonders, what she’s
thinking; on his 
manly legs? 
Legs, he could escape 
with; lest something 
more is said!

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John Rhinem August 2, 2010 at 1:32 PM Smile ~ This poem makes myself smile for some reason and, for some other reasons; I have thinking a lot about about a beautiful soul I used to know not that long ago; a very wonderful man named John Knight whom, I truly loved ~ "Nice Poem My Friend" ~ "Much Love Always to You & Your Loves," John!:) ~

Lynette Chachere July 31, 2010 at 7:15 PM this is cute(: all grown up can be a good thing when you accomplish growing with the physical features you want. ~Always&Forever Lynette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 27, 2010 at 4:34 PM Your emotions are showing David .. going back to boyhood ... rising to manhood... escaping to another time and place to forget hurt or remain safe from it.. but ..its all part of growth.. don't worry about what anyone says ... just be U my friend... that is who u want to fall in luv with..

C.C Bloomsfield July 27, 2010 at 3:02 PM Why does he need to run away?Isn't he happy where he is?with who he is?or who he was?Maybe he can stay and see the beauty She can see in him,Maybe just maybe those childhood dreads are what made him strong,to be the man he is today. .I don't know if i got it,but thats how this poem touched me..I enjoy your work Dave :) C.C.

Poet Destroyer A July 26, 2010 at 5:00 AM Clever David, enjoyed your poem,..p.d.

John Rhinem July 26, 2010 at 12:50 AM Smile ~ "Yes," I am sure that he would appreciate those limbs; just as everyone else probably I am sure, definitely would....Smile, nice poe my friend! "Love & Warmth Always," John!:) ~

Andrea Dietrich July 25, 2010 at 11:56 PM this is very different and makes ya think! Nice one, David. Luv, Andrea

Caroline Cécile Delacroix July 25, 2010 at 10:15 PM Interesting write, David! It is charged with a painful undertone. Well done!

Wilma Neels July 25, 2010 at 8:27 PM Stick around, maybe you wont need to run..