No Expectations

I felt the rain on my face,
said I'd felt it first
but you said you had
as we walked hand in hand
into the copper tone sun set--
you punch drunk
and me just a little tipsy.

"It was a wonderful party,"
we both said together
then laughed 
because neither one of us
had wanted to attend it.

We agreed that life was like that--
when you least expect to
you have a fantastic time

and so it was
we didn't argue 
over who'd felt the rain first
just enjoyed it 
with uplifted spirits and faces.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 5/24/2011 4:09:00 PM
Enjoyed reading today have a good one.
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Date: 5/24/2011 11:54:00 AM
A very good write. Free verse, but quite poetic. I give it top marks!
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Christina Cowling
Date: 5/24/2011 3:26:00 PM
Hi Robert, Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem.
Date: 5/24/2011 10:27:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your poetry with us today. As it was a very interesting write. It was a pleasure to read your poetry today Christina. Love, Carol
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Christina Cowling
Date: 5/24/2011 3:28:00 PM
Thank you, Carol, I'm just finding my way around here and will be reading poetry of those who have commented on mine. Hope to get to know all your work and you better.
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