Just Deserts

there was a boy
who had a gift
t’was all that he could do
the thing that really brought him joy
was saying 'I love you’
but favored women thought him fool
love more than one? that broke the rule! 
his death at least was swift

Brian Johnston
April 19, 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kiser Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 9:27 PM
Perhaps it's better not to desire dessert? Cute.
Allison Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 12:23 PM
Clever humour Brian - how spooky the first poem I posted here had the same title! Hugs jan xx 7 xx
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