I Love U

He dropped the words
like a hot potato fail,
"I love... " 
(Her heart escalated.)
"...uuukuleles."
(Then tripped on
that same sliding staircase.)
She picked up the words,
then tossed them back.
"I love...." 
(She paused for drama.)
"...uuunicorns more."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Lamoureux Avatar
September 19, 2019 at 9:07 AM
Haha, cute one. ;0)
Ligon Avatar
September 22, 2019 at 12:36 AM
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Rick.
Gauthier Avatar
April 21, 2019 at 11:42 PM
Bravo, Juliet. Love it. Congrats on your win.
Ligon Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 8:08 PM
Thanks, Line.
Rose  Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 4:54 AM
Love can do that to you, slide you down a staircase or make you feel like a unicorn. Lovely and unique in its own power dear poetess, xo
Ligon Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 8:08 PM
Thanks, Pixie Dust.
Kriticos Avatar
April 3, 2019 at 2:16 PM
Hahaha I really enjoyed this piece and did not see the end coming! Nicely done!
Ligon Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 11:11 PM
Thanks, Kyle.
Dietrich Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 3:11 PM
this is so charming!
Ligon Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 11:11 PM
Thanks, Andrea.
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