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we soared over clouds
didn't dare look below
capricious emotions
could wither or grow

you played your guitar
i liked what i heard
but to finish your song
you needed my word

   i'm low man on the totem pole
   and you're my belle of rock and roll
   "now play that song with twice the soul -
   don't you love it?"

there's oneness in twoness
to stare in the eyes
of one who looks deeply
embracing surprise

one jigsaw piece left
in the puzzle of you
do i fancy that piece might be me?
or who?

   i'm minoring in history
   you're majoring in mystery
   do i like you unconditionally -
   do i love you?

will you touch my life?
will we fly to clouds above?
is it me or who?
is it like? is it love?

   we had our lives ahead of us
   we had so much in common
   and as you once remarked to your cat,
   "how wonderfully uncommon is that?"

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/23/2022 7:14:00 PM

"minoring in history // majoring in mystery" -- What a memorable couple of lines and rhymes, John! Great write! Have a blessed Sunday, Gershon

John Watt
Date: 4/25/2022 10:48:00 AM

Gersho, thank you! I always enjoy when an admired poet leaves an uplifting comment, especially when they point out the line they find memorable. You are appreciated ~ John

Komal Walimbe

Date: 4/22/2022 1:11:00 AM

Wonderful pen! The picture is so beautiful and the poem is amazing! Great work :)

John Watt
Date: 4/25/2022 10:47:00 AM

Komal, thank you for your lovely comment. It is nice to meet you here at poetry soup ~ John

Ann Foster

Date: 3/6/2022 5:06:00 AM

Lovely write. The sky is so beautiful, and cats are cool. Ann

John Watt
Date: 3/6/2022 3:59:00 PM

Thank you Ann. I hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/3/2022 12:30:00 PM

and what was the movie that went along with this one? Just reading your reply to me now. I think I am caught up with all your poems. Let me check a few more recent ones to be sure, sir!! or sure, shore (depending on one's dialect. haha)

John Watt
Date: 3/3/2022 1:51:00 PM

The movie was Flight (with Denzel Washington as the pilot who makes a miraculous landing). Above the clouds everything looked so peaceful, then diving down through the clouds as the passengers all freak out.

Valerie Staton

Date: 2/26/2022 12:33:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this romantic write. God bless!

John Watt
Date: 2/26/2022 8:20:00 PM

Grateful for your kind read and comment, Valerie. God bless you ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/25/2022 9:28:00 AM

Hi John my friend, what a wise lady to speak to her cat, like that - for it is truly uncommon, to find a mate with whom you find so much in common. Very important in a loving lasting relationship. love this poem, thank-you for your wonderful visits and awesome comments John. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

John Watt
Date: 2/26/2022 8:18:00 PM

Yes, you are right about the importance of commonalities in a lasting relationships. Sometimes natural, sometimes nurtured. So grateful for you and your wonderful, thoughtful comments. Blessings and hugs ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/22/2022 4:18:00 PM

this is very cool, John and makes me wonder what inspired it. like Connie says, it's a bit whimsical!

John Watt
Date: 2/22/2022 8:32:00 PM

It started with a dream I had a week ago, then I added bits and pieces of memories of a musician friend I had back in college, plus some influences from a movie I saw last week. Thanks for asking!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/22/2022 2:36:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this whimsical poem John. Mysteries of love abound. Blessings xxoo

John Watt
Date: 2/22/2022 8:37:00 PM

Thank you Connie! I'm glad the sense of whimsy was able to shine through.

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/22/2022 10:51:00 AM

Wow! John, First of all, I must say good photo. This sounds like the start of something new. One may be apprehensive in its newness. But in life sometimes one has to take a leap of faith. You are such an amazing writer, I enjoy reading your work. Have a nice day-Alexis

John Watt
Date: 2/22/2022 8:46:00 PM

Thank you for your generous words and wise thoughts. This write describes feelings I had back in college. Life truly has turned out great, just not with her. Enjoy your day ~ John