Perplexed

She pleaded with me to meet her here; knowing that I could never decline. But now, it's past midnight and raining; although she swore she'd be here by nine. Trying to understand her is like trying to light a damp cigarette. For the more anxious I am to try; the more frustrating my attempts get. Her excuses are nonsensical; she's silly and possibly insane. And I've stopped trying to outguess her, for she deals in both pleasure and pain. She is a genuine conundrum, specializing in leaving me vexed. And in the end, I have little choice; but to walk away feeling perplexed.

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Date: 2/25/2018 3:12:00 PM
What a charming poem, Emile. It's on the edge of funny because the tone is so neutral and understanding. On the surface, no resentment just perplexed. It's beyond frustration. A lovely read that any psychologist would love to get his hands on.
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Date: 2/25/2018 5:47:00 PM
Thanks Line, all of your comments are appreciated my friend, Emile.
Date: 4/22/2015 4:10:00 PM
Emile, do not give her another thought, walk away, leaving someone hanging like that is not nice no matter how enticing she is, you captured the emotion well in this poem, 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, stars and scars
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Date: 4/22/2015 4:28:00 PM
Thanks so much, your comments are always welcome. Emile.
Date: 4/22/2015 3:19:00 PM
Love is a very powerful thing Emile and we will do many irrational to sustain love...lovely Tim
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Date: 4/22/2015 4:28:00 PM
Thanks Tim, your comments are always welcome. Emile.
Date: 4/22/2015 12:40:00 PM
Maybe she meant nine in the morning. :)...brilliant write. #7
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Date: 4/22/2015 1:33:00 PM
Thanks again Nandita, your visits are always a pleasure. Emile.
Date: 4/22/2015 9:57:00 AM
Not sure that I could stand to be around that much uncertainty, but I do know people who are like this. Falling in love with one would definitely make me crazy. Nice write~Jan
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Date: 4/22/2015 1:34:00 PM
Thanks Jan, your visits are most encouraging. Emile.
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