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I Came By

I Came By…
(to see you)

You don’t see me. 
I see you, everyday. 
I am afraid to say hello. 
You may say good-bye. 

I just want to ask, 
if you like dinner, 
have you eaten?
Do you eat? 
Of course you have…
or will.. 
or might…
I believe I will bite my lip, 
until it bleeds. 

I wanted to know, 
what color is your favorite?
Do you like your coffee black?
If there is cracker jacks in-the-box, 
do we, 
should we,
 fight over the peanuts, 
and split the prize, 
or…

I have no courage. 
I am lost, 
the map…
blew out the cab window. 
The ship sailed, 
and left the baggage, 
on the peer. 
I am craving
chocolate…

It is my solution…
to the mathematical problem
of fear?

If it only added up!

beautifulchocolatecinderellaheartbrokenholidayfree verse

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Richard Lamoureux

November 25, 2019 at 9:24 AM

You as well Ann. Blessings Rick.

Ann Foster

November 25, 2019 at 10:01 AM

:) Ann

Freddie Robinson Jr.

November 25, 2019 at 8:56 AM

Really cool poem, Ann. I agree w/Jeff totally. Last four lines blew me away. The depth of your muse elevation is w/o limit. I dig the adolescent awkwardness expressed w/such adult maturity and childlike innocence. Every age generation can relate to this jewel of a poem. Pure ink poetry. Much love and many hugs of happiness. Romantic Warrior

Ann Foster

November 25, 2019 at 9:07 AM

You are so very kind. Thank you... ty... ty.... Humbly.... Ann

Richard Lamoureux

November 25, 2019 at 8:55 AM

This is sweet. I wonder how many possibilities have been missed as a result of our fear.

Ann Foster

November 25, 2019 at 9:07 AM

Sad. God did not give us a spirit of fear, but we sure claim it a lot for ourselves...thank you friend. Have the very nicest day.

Jeff Connelly

November 25, 2019 at 6:29 AM

Wonderful usage of words with lots of images Ann. Really a wonderful poem to read.

Ann Foster

November 25, 2019 at 9:05 AM

I am so pleased you enjoyed it. It was fun to write. Ann

Lady Labyrinth

November 25, 2019 at 3:39 AM

Ann, I love this poem, particularly this, "You don’t see me. I see you, everyday. I am afraid to say hello. You may say good-bye. ..." - Never be afraid, always have the courage to take the risk. If you don't you are caught on the ferris wheel and will never get off. Take the risk. If they don't say hello back, give it two more shots. What is there to lose, except pride, which is in itself a dead weight weighing a person down. Leanne x

Ann Foster

November 25, 2019 at 9:05 AM

You are so wise and kind. Thank you friend. Your comment is so very nice... like a poem itself... :) Ann

Gershon Wolf

November 24, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Fascinating, Ann! Your poem can be interpreted in so many different ways. felt that you were visiting an unconscious / comatose / non-responsive patient. But that's just my take. Super-write! Warm wishes, Gershon

Ann Foster

November 24, 2019 at 7:23 PM

Oh Wow... sounds like my next book... at least a sub plot.. wow... great stuff.. ty... hehe... Have a truly wonderful night... write on... Ann