Joe

He told me he doesn’t want to be alone I’m torn because I want to be by myself But same time I want to be with him It’s kind of selfish I know To withhold this information But it surely isn’t my worst sin I guess I need to figure out If it’s my hormones or just destiny He deserves the best in me Not to be just another option I’m really afraid of his sincerity Because he says things we shouldn’t speak You know those crazy fantasies That we never admit to have Things you blame on what you ate or drank Lord no desire to fess up to being eccentric He is a man with a gentle hand A helper in the land of greed I know so little of me And much of him in comparison He is not your average Joe His smile is like a dozen roses Inspiring red romance He keeps telling me I’m here for you He was hurt at work and didn’t call me So in fact I’m not there for him it seems When asked he said he Had to go through it by himself This warrior is an ex soldier A widower a preacher a leader a emt So amazing and he wants me My caution refuses to leap Like I said I can’t choose Even if he tells me to Time will tell if it’s worth it I don’t want to hurt him I’m feeling he is freer than me And if opposites match…maybe This is not easy waiting for destiny I thought it was the California dude But maybe it’s not him but Joe

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Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/28/2024 7:41:00 AM

He sounds like a possibility. Best of luck with romance (but don't rush in). I enjoy this poem with it's winding paths within the mind.

Karen Jones
Date: 8/28/2024 8:02:00 AM

Thanks I won’t. I am very careful.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/27/2024 7:38:00 PM

Wow. What an intriguing dilemma to have. My masculine intuition or radar or whatever tells me this: Just say No' to Joe. Then gauge his reaction. That'll tell you what you need to know. ~ Unlicensed-Counselor-at-large (Unwanted in 49 states!)

Karen Jones
Date: 8/27/2024 11:11:00 PM

For the record Kinte and I haven’t met in person as he lives in LA. Kinte wants marriage and has called since November 2023. Joe lives an hour away and I met him well before Kinte.

Karen Jones
Date: 8/27/2024 10:36:00 PM

Hahahaha! Six months ago I told Joe no that Kinte was the one. Joe was upset and salty but accepted the “friend zone”. Joe has always said he will be whatever I need but he is a widower and says he doesn’t want to be alone. He dropped out of the race so to speak only to come back telling me I am in control that he cares more than I know. Ok I will have my insurance company mail you and Tom for my hourly therapy sessions! Hahaha

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/27/2024 3:34:00 AM

It will have to come from you Karen, only you can make that choice, it's a damned if you do damned if you don't situation. If it was me I'd give it a go, you've nothing to lose and if things don't work out at least you'll know. Tom

Karen Jones
Date: 8/27/2024 4:32:00 AM

Hugs Tom