Carpe Diem

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You will see me alone, dining.
Always near a window
Watching people hurrying outside,
Or well-dressed patrons
Frequenting the five-star diner,
My favourite eating place.
Alas always alone.

Still one lady, impeccably dressed
Always visited the place every Saturday.
And always with a different escort.
I wondered who she was,
But I could hardly ask her, could I?

Her escorts seemed rich and elegant.
Not that I was shabbily dressed.
But I was not the handsome type.

Then one day she came in alone.
She had no escort as she ordered her food.
What could I do?  I approached her meekly
And asked for her company.
"Finally, you came," she smiled.
We never dined alone from then on.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 8/6/2024 7:51:00 AM
The ending made me smile dear victor! What a beautiful story so well written and delivered. Sometimes we just need to take chances to see what we may receive in return. Brilliant! Pleasure reading this. As always. Sending you light
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Date: 8/6/2024 1:58:00 AM
What a lovely write wonderfully written I truly enjoyed reading your poem many blessings awesome.
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Date: 8/5/2024 9:39:00 PM
What a lonely number 1 is! Your beautiful poem, so aptly titled, offers such a happy resolution. Well composed and much enjoyed! :)
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Date: 8/5/2024 9:16:00 PM
Dear Victor, I ever envy your fertile imagination. How romantic you are even at your age. In loneliness, you create virtual company and relieve your sense of loneliness. Greatly enjoyed this poem.
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Date: 8/5/2024 7:06:00 PM
This is a cute story. I enjoy the romanticism.
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Date: 8/5/2024 5:06:00 PM
Nicely done! You never know… Hugs ~ Kim
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Date: 8/5/2024 4:52:00 PM
Love is found in peculiar places, but nothing could be finer than finding love in a diner. Enjoyed your fictional write Victor… Beryl
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Date: 8/5/2024 1:28:00 PM
Rather beautifully penned with feeling.
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Date: 8/5/2024 12:10:00 PM
I think your heart and soul is so romantic, leave it to Victor to create such amazing feel, with a poem that is so divine. :)
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Date: 8/5/2024 11:22:00 AM
Great ending to this verse Victor, best wishes
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Date: 8/5/2024 12:38:00 AM
Sweet. The ending was delightful. It takes courage to step out of one's comfort zone.
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Date: 8/4/2024 11:20:00 PM
so delicious, il est important d'oser (to dare), a very touching poem, enjoyed yann
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Date: 8/4/2024 11:12:00 PM
We should always go with our gut feeling and never hold back, it may pay off. No venture, no win. Tom
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Date: 8/4/2024 11:11:00 PM
The effects of counter intelligence in the making. What one does upon notice of another, and what occurs when they turn away from the suject on notice. Afoot is imagination reflected in a wine glass--her notice of you noticing. Constants recurrence that trice a cease fire encounter and peaceful accord.
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Date: 8/4/2024 11:06:00 PM
I love the romance of this poem.
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Date: 8/4/2024 10:18:00 PM
We may expect the unexpected "I am the master of my fate --Ernest Hemingway I am the captain of my soul,” emphasize that we have the power to shape our own destinies. xo
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