Where Opportunity Abounds

WHERE OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS

She sat all alone in the dimly lit, smoky barroom
Nursing a gin and tonic that the ice had melted in
Her countenance was that of someone jilted
With a look that showed disdain for men

Two stools down there sat a stranger
Whose face had the same look as hers
It had a veritable blank stare look
That takes place when jilting occurs

Suddenly the bartender said rather loudly
Last call for the lonely hearts club
And at that moment their eyes met
The dim glow from the dimly lit bulb

Seemed brighter than ever before
He approached her ever so slowly
And offered to take her home
Her thoughts were he is so lowly

But the opportunity seemed quite harmless
So she accepted his generous offer
After all, they both were so lonely
And such a chance may have much to proffer

1 November 2019
Last Call For The Lonely Hearts contest - collaboration sponsored by Line Gauthier

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 11/4/2019 3:44:00 PM
oh gosh, I am having visions of Ted bundy. A woman just accepting a man's invitation home like that. I guess it happens a lot. anyway, your described it very well, curtis. Wish I had thought up one like this. this contest is not even on my radar. Just too many other things to do!! I hope she chooses yours.
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Curtis Moorman
Date: 11/5/2019 11:35:00 AM
Andrea, I didn't mean to scare you! lol I left it hanging so anyone who read it could draw their own conclusions. Hopefully it will at least place!
Date: 11/2/2019 6:37:00 AM
Nice one Curtis... Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 11/5/2019 11:33:00 AM
Thanks, S O! I'm a little back logged on responses but I do appreciate your support. Also, thanks for the placement in your most recent contest!
Date: 11/1/2019 7:46:00 PM
Fabulous poem! A fav for me. Reminds me of my poem "On the Road Again" Check it out if you can.
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