I Rather Enjoy Being Played

By different lovers I’ve been kept,
some skillful and a few inept.
I always respond, unafraid.
I rather enjoy being played.

A Spaniard picked me up one time.
His classic strumming was sublime.
Notes poured from me like a cascade.
I rather enjoy being played.

That man released me, and soon I
was picked up by a strange punk guy
who stroked me roughly. Though betrayed,
I rather enjoy being played.

My strings broke often from his touch,
yet thrilled was I by his thrum. Such
unique new tunes from me were made.
I rather enjoy being played.

His sister held me awkwardly,
but then she sang so beautifully
it mattered not my sound would fade. . . 
I rather enjoy being played.

She and her brother gave me to
some plucking fools without a clue
till an artiste came to my aid.
I rather enjoy being played.

He pressed my frets, this handsome boy.
My stings were vibrating with joy.
I climaxed with his smooth glissade.
I rather enjoy being played.

With him I hope to have remained
in years to come. His love’s unfeigned.
Although I know at times he’s strayed,
I rather enjoy being played.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dutta Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 11:46 PM
BIG CONGRATS to win TOP ON THIS UNIQUE POEM. I admire. Love.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 5:51 PM
I am so glad you entered this wonderful poem Andrea. I somehow missed reading it before. I loved the entire piece of playful art and have put this in my Faves! Congratulations on your deserving Top of the list honor! xxoo
Kauffman Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 10:45 AM
The rhythm and rhyme of an instrument - really nice metaphor on two levels! Love the repeating refrain like a coda. Congratulations Andrea on your top win! Enjoy my friend!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 8:04 AM
I'm vibrating, this is so good. Congrats on your win! xomo
Watt Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 1:54 AM
"At the creative end of your poetry spectrum / I suppose you'd enjoy being played with a plectrum / I hope today's contest win brought you some bliss / I rather enjoyed reading this". Congrats on #1!
Kimathi Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 5:04 AM
Brilliant piece!!! ;-) Congrats Andrea, for your well, deserved top placement in the contest!!! ;-)
May Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 2:11 PM
Beautiful write...Congrats on your win
Daniel Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 8:04 AM
A 7 for this beauty:)Well, this is the best personification a guitar can ever have:) congratulations on your awesome win:) I would have given it first place, Andrea:)
Y. Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 11:34 PM
Hi Andrea, A never heard a guitar being played quite like this. You took the reader a beautiful journey and it sounded lovely.Great "personification" piece. Wait was it from the perspective of a guitar? Congratulations on your fine win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis
Nusker Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 10:47 PM
Amazing poem, Andrea. Congratulations.
Raynes Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 9:18 PM
wow , wow, and wow. congratulations on this win
Mister Roboto Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 4:33 AM
just to make sure I gave it a 7rate
Mister Roboto Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 4:32 AM
just rereading my short list of favorite poems this morning and want to remind you how awesome this piece is San AndreaS
Ober Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 6:54 AM
This is one of the BEST personification poems I have seen! It is so clever. Faved!
Horsman Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 9:46 AM
i rather enjoyed this poem, again a poem that shows your wonderful ability, i think you and a fan/friend for life.
Macfarlane Avatar
September 4, 2012 at 8:17 AM
I see why this you fave Andrea....it is awesome! It's going to my faves as well. Hugs
Bunton Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 7:15 PM
:)
Onclaud Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 10:08 AM
oh yeah, play it again, sam... sweet congrats on your splendid win, andie..:) huggs!
Merryman Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 5:57 PM
I remember reading this one a while back. I liked it then and I still think it's great now. Congrats on your win, Andrea! Love, Kim
Puddifoot Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 5:16 PM
I remember this one well andrea, I liked it the first time around, some clever metaphors and that title grabs me every time :-)
Arno Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 5:02 PM
Andrea, if you ever look for another, sign me up! I loved this write! You have us all smiling. Jon
Dailey Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 1:40 PM
I liked this poem so much I thought about making a play date with you. congratulations on your win. Mike
Sweetheart Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 1:24 PM
congrats Andrea on another sensational win for this unique write luv.. never surprised to see u at the top of winning lists my friend.. always great to read u luv..
Brown Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Congratulations to you on your placement in Debbie Guzzi's "Your Own Favorite Poem" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Quigley Avatar
February 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Oh, this is so good Andrea. I loved it. Congratulations
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