CC Bloom Poet Free verse

The Last Email to A Man I Love

"Sometimes when you lose, you win."

And sometimes, 
unrequited love 
teaches us more 
about love, and ourselves.

McDonough, 
sometimes it can be 
one of the best things
 in our life.

I had the worst year teaching, 
and you never called 
so I couldn't explain.

 I sent you weird texts 
because I would drink
 a lot 
and then message you, 
upset,
because I couldn't speak to you 
and you go cold.

 You hibernate
 in the winter, 
communicatively speaking, 

probably  dead,
or dying 
from a cancer
 you wouldn't name for me. 

 (Don't forget 
that I'm from Rochester,
New York, 
and I'm feisty).

I am working
at one of the best
schools in my state, 
now, and almost. 

I am having 
my poetry published 
and I won 
money for my work
(little lie 
for poetic liberty).

I am also 
very happy 
in my life. 

 I completed my 28 
marathons 
on my own, 
with no 
training wheels.  

The last one was
one morning 
when I hopped out of bed 
and decided to run
(no coffee, 
run, instead). 

I hope to reconnect 
with you someday.  

I care about you, 
as I do everyone in my life 
whom I chose 
to care for 
because I see the extraordinary
 in them 

and I love 
very passionately.

I know that scares 
the living hell 
out of your conservative, 
British soul.  

I always scare away,
 and/or attract men.

Most women 
don't give me 
the time of day 
because I am 
(obviously, he he) 
a beautiful goddess.  

You are charming, 
intelligent
and witty.

It is okay 
to be loved
 by a young woman, 
McDonough.

Don't 
over think 
things,

and lose out 
on how fun 
this life
 can be.  

I'm running through the whole damn rainbow, 
laughing and naked 
with mistakes 
and joy.  

Sincerely,
me

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