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I Need a Man

I need a man
Not like just anyone needs a man
It’s a clench up and feel the pounce kind of need

When they walk by like bait, smelling so good
From mailmen to cashiers to Mennonites on their bikes

Dr. Whosit gave me some things to help me feel happy
One thing made me feel like a crackhead
The other like a slug

I just need love
I just need somebody 
Some man body beside me 
On the couch
In the car

Someone to tell my stupid things to and make the day go by 
And love me

I sit on my porch in my heart printed sleeping pants hoping someone will come by
Looking for me

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/23/2009 11:05:00 AM

Congratulations on making it through the first round of the PoetrySoup Site October Contest. I wish you the best in the finals Beth. May 2010 be the year you see your writing endeavors become reality. Love and blessings to you and yours always, Carol

P Sheart

Date: 12/21/2009 9:54:00 AM

Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/20/2009 2:18:00 PM

I need a man too, Beth. Hope you find yours in 2010. Congratulations on moving to the next round with this great poem! Wishing you joy and happiness in the New Year, love, Carolyn

James Fraser

Date: 12/20/2009 11:17:00 AM

Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 9/8/2009 12:41:00 PM

Hi Beth, I wanted to take a moment to welcome you to Poetry Soup and to let you know that you will meet many wonderful people here through words. I enjoyed reading your poem, today. Someday your prince will come. But not until you stop looking. Feel better- Keep writing. Sincerely, DAS-J