Passersby

And so I say, please take my hand Share with me on my immaculate bed A box of chocolates, black and filled with all those goodies we so missed. Why feels this city so alone, so empty with all these people running, pushing As if I don't exist, and nor do you Shall we feel our still-alive together? You have your wife, I understand But when we kiss we both forget I want you more than you can give So go before you can't forgive Yourself, and nor would I, confused. I love you, strange and clumsy man We were just passersby, your lips Are imprinted in my heart, forever. *** "Lost in Translation" 3d place in contest: Movie Mania - Romance Sponsored by Nicola Byrne September 30, 2016 For those curious about the very last line in the film, for those wondering about that for years now, here it is: “I have to be leaving, but I won’t let that come between us. OK?” Now, ain't that sweet :)

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Jan Allison

Date: 10/5/2016 3:11:00 AM

Many congrats Darren - I will watch the movie one day:-) Hugs Jan xx

Darren White
Date: 10/5/2016 3:21:00 AM

Ooohh, thanks Jan :)

Tom Arnone

Date: 10/4/2016 10:50:00 PM

I'll second Nicola's sentiment. I cool, Spring/Winter romantic comedy. You've captured my fav actors, Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, well.... Congrats!

Darren White
Date: 10/5/2016 12:23:00 AM

Bill Murray is fantastic, and this film is my favourite. Thank you :)

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/30/2016 7:58:00 PM

First, a question I've never asked and you may never have been asked - are you a female? Or a male able to feel the movie emotions of a female character? Either way, I'm impressed and very much like this poem. I have to limit my comments to the emotional poem itself - I haven't seen the movie. The 2nd stanza especially touched me - how alone we can be crowded by other people. Good luck in the contest and all else ... CayCay

Darren White
Date: 9/30/2016 8:49:00 PM

I am not sure if this is what you expect, but I am male and gay, and many people find me quite effeminate... Thank you for the compliment. Darren.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/30/2016 3:12:00 PM

I've just read the info on the film Darren and I am tempted to watch it after reading your poem :-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White
Date: 9/30/2016 8:49:00 PM

Thanks Jan. It is a wonderful film. Enjoy :)