Jenna Logan Poet Tail-rhyme

I'M Not Invisible

I am a shy girl who's never been on a date
But I'm twenty, and Mom says I'm just blooming late
I'm destined to be an old maid without a mate
         Soon, I'll be past my prime

Always a wallflower. Alone, I brood and sit
Sometimes I'm a little quirky.  I will admit
But talk with me and you'll see, I've got charm and wit!
         I've mountains yet to climb

I'm the guilty one that no one ever suspects
Overlooked, as one of life's pathetic rejects
Here's a clue: I used a knife, and other objects
         I committed the crime

I'm the actor never given the starring role
The person always shoved into a cubbyhole
I'm not invisible! I have a heart and soul
        Might as well be a mime

I'm the elusive word for your poetic line
Look in a Thesaurus and you'll find me, Einstein
We can be a couplet, two planets that align
         Let's make our poem rhyme

Sometimes I feel like the hands of a broken clock
Going nowhere fast should never come as a shock
But where is the man who holds the key to my lock
        The one who'll ring my chime

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John Watt August 3, 2020 at 10:39 PM Some great rhymes and plenty of fun imagination, Jenna. I enjoyed this a lot, I like the poetic stanza best. Good luck in the tail-rhyme contest ~ John Jenna Logan August 4, 2020 at 1:30 AM John, Thanks a lot for the good luck thoughts. I think that stanza is my favorite, too.

Charles Messina August 2, 2020 at 1:34 AM A Lovely tale...with a happy ending. Awesome write, Jenna. Best wishes in the contest. Love & peace :) Charlie Jenna Logan August 2, 2020 at 7:23 AM Hi Charlie. Thank you for your generous thoughts. I appreciate them.

Rico Leffanta August 1, 2020 at 2:49 PM Nicely done! I do genealogy, and most people would be surprised at how many indirect ancestors had zero interest in finding a mate! Aloha! Rico Jenna Logan August 1, 2020 at 3:58 PM I've been there and done that...pardon the cliché. Thank you very much for the read and your thoughts, Rico. Planet and star alignment, hmmm.

John Gondolf August 1, 2020 at 1:34 PM I am sure there is some guy out there just waiting to ring your bell, Jenna, don't give up hope. Love will find you again. Hugs, John Jenna Logan August 1, 2020 at 2:27 PM Hello, John. I'm not looking for romance, but thanks so much for offering me your generous comments.

Darlene De Beaulieu August 1, 2020 at 12:16 PM Hello Jenna Logan, some of us ladies are wanting to meet the right person in our lives to settle down. I understand how you feel. if this is real. or just a poem it makes the lonely ladies wish for the right person to come their way. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu August 2, 2020 at 3:03 PM Hello Janice Logon, Okay just a poem. You did a great job. enjoy your evening my friend. Jenna Logan August 1, 2020 at 2:26 PM Hi, Darlene...totally fictional. I'm pleased that you thought it was a true indication of my love life, though. Thanks so much for leaving me your thoughts. Have a great weekend!