First and Last Date

The space between us is becoming tense

I smile to reassure you

The waiter’s hands are clenched

With impatience, he looks at you

You look at me I want to flee

It’s obvious there won’t be a second date

Please believe it was a mistake

I forgot my wallet on our first date
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 6:28 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Francine's "Humor Me" contest Maina. Love, Carol
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November 19, 2012 at 2:38 PM
Maina.. congratulations with your poem... always~ :-) PD
Dietrich Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 10:26 AM
you sure did a good job portraying that situation!!! Congrats on your win with this amusing poem, maina.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Congratulations on your win Maina, don't forget it next time lol xx
Guzzi Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 7:49 AM
Been there and it isn't funny LOL is it?Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Roberts Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 5:10 AM
awwwww. Loved the read Maina....Seren
Roberts Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 10:31 PM
congrats on your 4th place win in the contest Maina
Baity Avatar
August 14, 2011 at 6:31 AM
Great write Maina, very witty... ....smiles...chiquita
Freeman Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Maina, Beautiful, Good to see you near the top spot. "Congratulations" Agape, Moses
Ndugo Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 7:30 AM
Wow, Thank you all for reading and commenting on my poem you are an encouragement. I will continue posting more and more.
Neels Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 7:18 AM
hehe, shame hopefully you were forgiven :) Congratulations on your win Maina :)
Brown Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Maina. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 6:22 AM
Congrats Maina on your fantastic win with this dynamic delight in poetry .. enjoy luv..
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