I Won'T Play Childish Games: With a Guest Poet

I don't want a flimsy daisy chain love
one the slightest breeze will sever apart
Their blooms are as pure as a turtle dove
I won't play childish games with my heart

Plucking flower petals, I would never do
for he either loves me, or he loves me not
Cupid drew his little bow and an arrow flew
He missed but I consider it a warning shot

Love is seldom simple. I'm aware of that
Unless built on honesty, it will surely fail
The man I will love must wear a white hat
not some scoundrel who carries a tall tale

The truth in matters will someday be told
So I'll not pluck daisies and strip them bare
One day my heart will discover and enfold
the hero searching for me, his own lady fair


July 7th, 2017
*Thank you, Marti Sutherland, for writing in tandem with me.

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Eileen Manassian

July 7, 2017 at 12:54 PM

A lovely collab by you two. If there is no honesty, love will wither. Great cautionary write. I liked the ending. It's good for one to know their own worth.

Lin Lane

July 7, 2017 at 1:11 PM

I completely agree, Eileen. It's also good to know the worthlessness of others. Thanks and it's nice to see you.

Chris Green

July 7, 2017 at 12:50 PM

Ha...boy did I read your title wrong...I didn't see the colon when I first read it and was thinking, uh-oh, someone has ruffled Lin's feathers. Happily, once inside I found out I was mistaken. This is a fantastic poem by two wonderful poets. I like this a lot and get the meaning clearly. BTW, I don't wear a white hat, it doesn't go very well with my suit of armor. : )

Lin Lane

July 7, 2017 at 1:10 PM

My tail feathers don't ruffle easily, Chris. I will have to thank you for the both of us. A white hat is only a metaphor for a good guy, and most knights in a suit of armor are nice guys.

Jan Allison

July 7, 2017 at 12:40 PM

Lin what a wonderful collaboration I especially love the third stanza you definitely need honesty or a relationship won't work:-( I miss seeing Marti around and hope she is back soon:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane

July 7, 2017 at 1:06 PM

Thanks from me and Marti. She says hi but doesn't think she'll be back. She's laughing...