The Tough Guy and the Chick-Flicks

He said, “Chick-flicks I do not like.”
As they settled into place.
“I need violence, shoot-up scenes,
And at least one good car chase.”
But he promised to watch with his girlfriend
Full of embarrassment and disgrace;
Half-way through the movie
Tears streamed down his face.

“Why was he so mean to her?
And those girls sure were good friends.
I didn’t think the illness
Would consume her in the end.”
He tried to hide his sniffles,
So a cold he did pretend.
She knew he had a touched heart
Every time he squeezed her hand.

Now every one of his Friday nights
Is a movie night with her.
An emotional outpouring
Is surely to occur.
He wonders all week long
What new story might be offered.
Cuddled up on her living room couch
Is the venue they both prefer.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
January 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM
i totaly agree with John on this one. the sme happened for me. i also love this one.
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December 5, 2010 at 6:05 AM
this one touched me several times and made me laugh several times. i was entertained and would read it to my friends. i'll be putting it some where i can keep it. John Henry Loving III
Neels Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 10:51 PM
This is such a sweet write Joe, in the end all it took was just one try at something he hated.. And in the end it became part of what made them one.. Enjoyed this loads this morning.. ;-)
Brown Avatar
December 3, 2010 at 4:17 AM
Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry today. I enjoyed reading it Joe. Love, Carol
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December 2, 2010 at 8:32 AM
So THAT's why the "tough guys" hate watching chic flicks. Afraid of showing their emotions! This will be an eye opener for some of the ladies here, Joe. Maybe they could compromise and watch "Knight and Day." There's a bit of a love story for the women and a lot of car chases and action for the men. Great poem, my friend. Love, Carolyn
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