Rental

I wish I had the video
of all your mental pictures
so I could see what that night 
looked like, where he
touched you and why
you let him in…
I want to watch the whole
damn thing, shades drawn,
sitting on the couch
with only a box of Kleenex – 
I heard the ending
is a real tear-jerker. 

Knowing me, I’d watch it
over and over 
and pause
at the 
exact 
moment
you said yes, 
trying to read 
the eyes that now
tell 
me
nothing.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Richards Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 1:18 PM
You are a terrific poet, Tracy. Well deserved to be featured where more people can read what a talented writer you are! Congratulations!! ~ Carrie
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November 29, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Tracy - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week – Great Job & God Bless, MJ
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November 27, 2008 at 6:38 AM
Great poem that's full of human emotion. Sets the scene tremendously. I'm sure many people can relate to this
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November 24, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Congratulations Tracy, on "Rental" being featured. God Bless. Vince
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November 24, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Wow Tracy. Your poetry is powerful and raw. Love it. Congrats on an awesome featured write. Love, Shar
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November 24, 2008 at 6:39 AM
Tracy, congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Love, Carol
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November 23, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Tracy, congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Well deserved. Love, Nigel
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