Love

Once I thought I wanted some,
So, I went looking for it.
I looked long and hard,
Finally found it, perfect!
I took it home and used it.
I thought it was a perfect fit.
Then it began to itch.
I scratched, but it got worse.
I decided to take it back.
Didn’t get much, it was used.
Slow learner, I still want some.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Garcia Avatar
February 9, 2010 at 5:04 PM
hey just getting back at you thnks for the comment and have you read my poems i hoped u liked them i liked this poem a lot i have more poems but a lot pf them are explicit so im trying to fix them up a bit wel get back to and thanks leo
Fraser Avatar
July 2, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Poor love, one scratch and its gone, terrific poem>>James
Ingle Avatar
December 20, 2008 at 2:02 PM
Now that's cuter than a speckled pup..It sure is..that's a good one...great way to express it and to stay away from the nasties....[smile] They say it's hard to get past the used part anyway....lol...just funnin' Have a great day and thanks for your comments on some of the ones I've written...keep on a thinkin' and a writin'......Lawrence in Louisville, Ky.
Esquire Avatar
December 11, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Dear BARB (if I may) I like the way YOU have YOUR Title Not mentioned in the Contentof the POEM Ingenious LOVEYOUr POETIC TALENT... HG--- I believe Lenore can read these POEMS I Write GOD is Omnipotent YOUR POETIC FRIEND ALWAYS...HG
Toran Avatar
December 8, 2008 at 5:26 AM
Reminds me of my earlier years when I thought I knew everything about love. Older folks tried to warn me but I was thick-headed and I had to learn on my own. This is a great free verse. Thank you for sharing. Milt
Higgins Avatar
December 8, 2008 at 4:27 AM
Love is beautiful when done right and even when its bad we all still want some more. I love this piece. You have written about the truths of many.
Strand Avatar
December 8, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Barbara you demonstrate the meaning here so well of this action verb.Rgds Brian & that for your welcome comments
Reynolds Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 3:56 PM
HA! Yeah, love can get mighty itchy for sure. lol this was so cute. love, Kristin
Torres Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Hi Barbara this made me laugh > im sorry but i wont go there. On a serious note it would be nice if you could take back people and trade them in for soething better lol. I know how difficult finding true love is. I wish you well on your journey. the question you asked onyour comments to my poem. Were the woods behind my house we had 51 acres full of dear foxes ground hogs, racoonsapossum fish along the creek Maple trees etc it is beautiful. Michael
Winter Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 10:16 AM
~lol~ Very cute! Hope you find a keeper! Love, Shar
Rhinem Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Smile-What a creative write dear, "'Love'ly & Precious Barbara!"~Yes, it is like that old saying/song, "Looking for love in all the wrong places?"~And of course, time & revelations, more than not, will eventually cause quite an itch I believe? An old professor of mine once told me, that his girlfriend told him, "I think I just met my future ex-husband"~Smile~Lovely write dear-keep searching-and you shall find!~"Love Always, John!:)
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