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Temptations

Temptations

Is it just my imagination runnin’
away with me or,
is my girl really leavin’ me.
I need her to stay and I’m
not too proud to beg to keep
her from goin’ out that door.

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Robert Pettit

February 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Nice little write that refers to one of the greatest Motown groups. Congratulations on having this chosen as poem of the day!

Oliver Mckeithan

February 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Thanks Robert. Yes they were.

Kim Rodrigues

January 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Congrats on POTD!

Oliver Mckeithan

January 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Thanks Kim

Brandy Nicole

January 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM

I can almost hear music playing in the background while reading your words. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. Congratulations Oliver, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Oliver Mckeithan

January 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Thank you Brandy. Temptations were a great motown group. Best to you as well. Hugs back

Gershon Wolf

January 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM

Maybe she didn't want you to be a 'Rollin' Stone.' lol. Congratulations on POTD, Oliver. ~ Gershon

Oliver Mckeithan

January 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Maybe Not!!! Thanks Gershon

John Read

January 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM

Congratulations Olivier on your POTD, I hope your girlfriend never left you.

Oliver Mckeithan

January 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM

Thanks John. She has been my wife now for 38 yrs.

Deb M

January 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM

Welcome and Congratulations Oliver on your first POTD …..well done…l hope its the first of many! Debx

Oliver Mckeithan

January 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM

Thanks Deb. I hope so as well.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

January 22, 2025 at 6:11 AM

This reads like a song, a distinct musicality to it. Congratulations on POTD! xomo

Oliver Mckeithan

January 22, 2025 at 6:22 AM

It is Maureen--A compilation of three songs from The Temptation-the motown sound. Thank you. Appreciate the comment

Daniel Henry Rodgers

January 22, 2025 at 5:56 AM

Hello Oliver, So well expressed and the sorrow of breaking up. I remember it all so well when one of my girlfriends growing up broke it off. It certainly wrenches the heart. A great poem that deserves the POTD. Congrats! Winter Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Oliver Mckeithan

January 22, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Hello Daniel, thank you. I appreciate your comments. Winter blessings to you as well

Tania Kitchin

January 22, 2025 at 3:11 AM

Oliver, congratulations on POTD.

Oliver Mckeithan

January 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM

Thank you Tania

Karen Jones

January 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM

Congratulations on potd!

Oliver Mckeithan

January 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM

Thanks Karen

Keith D Trestrail

January 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM

Why is she leaving? Is she trading up? Don’t beg, lie. Tell her you have a rich uncle in Nigeria who has died and left you everything. She’ll stick around.

Oliver Mckeithan

January 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM

Good idea on the rich uncle. I may try that one. Thanks