I Think of Life With An Elegant Man

I think of life with an elegant man.
I see a man whose hands are silk to me.
He's stunning in a suit (well-groomed is he).
He loves to read and maybe plays Chopin.
He whisks me off to Paris or Milan.
His dwelling has divans and a nice settee.
We meet the afternoons for chat and tea,
then ride inside a chauffeured black sedan.

Such a man a mystery shall remain.
For me - champagne to my accustomed beer.
I steered toward one whose words and deeds are plain.
He has no care for things that I revere.
For art and culture my man has disdain.
He's strong and bronzed, though, and his heart's sincere.

July 31, 2021
For Chantelle Anne Cooke's Anything You Want - Must Be New Poem Contest

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Date: 8/6/2021 10:07:00 AM
I think perhaps your elegant man thoughts somehow will linger longer, but look at the elegant lady that would be by his side. However, who knows, perhaps he is hiding a criminal past behind the elegant facade and and trips to Paris and Milan. Awesome write dear Andrea. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 8/1/2021 5:55:00 AM
Intriguing description of an elegant man, Andrea. The one whose words and deeds are plain can be just as elegant as the one who dwells in the world of champagne. All the best.
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Date: 8/1/2021 2:12:00 AM
Was he the one that got away by any chance Tom
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/1/2021 8:29:00 AM
No, I never ever dated this kind of man that is elegant!!
Date: 8/1/2021 12:31:00 AM
You engaged with the contest prompt perfectly. A strong, bronzed man with a sincere heart.....Now he is definitely a keeper...Delice
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Date: 7/31/2021 10:34:00 PM
The perfect man my friend. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 7/31/2021 10:26:00 PM
Ah Andrea Always dreaming about the elusive male. Lovely poem though.
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Date: 7/31/2021 9:40:00 PM
I think you have discovered the most desirable traits in a man, Andrea. Now, I possess all of them....but, oops, I sometimes have a problem with the truth!!! (chuckle) Seriously, find a man who is honest and good and treats you like a woman should be treated and you'll have a gem on your hands!
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Date: 7/31/2021 6:06:00 PM
WoW! Andrea, You described an elegant man for sure. He sounds like the man of my dreams; he’s so dreamy. With that being said, I will say adios to the fantasy for a man that truly loved me. You write sonnets so well, and this was no exception. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis
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