Canalopes

we just ate
i didn't like it
most of it 
was in the 
carry out box.

well, are we 
hungry again
i said after about
15 miniutes of
riding?

he did the side
squint and his
lips snuck the
slightest upturn

whatta ya mean
we just ate in
the most expensive
place in town.

i can't help it 
i said with a little
push in my voice
plus sort of a whine

o.k., he wheeled into
a grocery store, got
out and brought
me
a 
canalope.

now that is a real man!

janetta
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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June 16, 2016 at 11:22 AM
Amazing write... JH...skat
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May 26, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Janetta, I'm smiling here. And you're right. That is a real man. No complaints, just loving. I hope you enjoyed that cantelope. I feel sure that you did. Always, Dane
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March 30, 2009 at 4:28 PM
~lol~ Too cute! Hey, sometimes it's the little things that mean the most! And the thoughtful things. Love, Shar
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