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Wishin' and Hopin' (And Thinkin' and Prayin'!)

...with apologies to Dusty Springfield! We suitors were idiots squabbling in line till mademoiselle informed us of her choice; intoxicating, her bouquet divine, like the vintage of a rich, full-bodied wine; fearful she would not hearken to my voice, overjoyed when she consented to be mine!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 4/21/2009 2:25:00 PM
This is so uplifing, full of hope and promise! Excellent poetry, Keith!
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Date: 4/21/2009 5:34:00 AM
Happy ending to this proposal. Hey! Dusty could sing, couldn't she! Vince
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Date: 4/20/2009 4:10:00 PM
The creative title caught my attention. Enjoyed the poem. Nice use of rhyme. Keep on writing. Thank you for your kind words on my haiku. Have a wonderful evening! Karen
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Date: 4/20/2009 11:48:00 AM
looks like all that prayin' paid off, my man. crisp writing. very nice
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Date: 4/20/2009 4:39:00 AM
This is a very good piece Keith..love the last two lines...
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Date: 4/20/2009 3:27:00 AM
Nicely written verse, made me smile, very entertaining! Kindest thoughts and thanking you for your kind comments on my writes, Anna-Marie.
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