A Temporary Man Poem by Francesca Johnson

A Temporary Man

Rating: 2.9


A temporary man
can
be a good distraction
when filled with action
of the physical sort,
a real sporty sport.
Any port in a storm,
so they say.

But

a permanent man
can
be a true mate,
her best friend
who's willing to lend
a helping hand
day or night,
do what's right,
hold her tight
and just love her,
and love her,
and love her.........forever.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM

Yes. Eloquently and succinctly stated. We know which we prefer, yes......? t x

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Original Unknown Girl 06 November 2007

Hmmm... what to say? Well, a temporary man can be changed and exchanged and when done with we can send him off if he's deranged! (Sorry I couldn't resist that!) Though a permanent man, if he's the one and understands, will certainly give you all the love you demand.....and demand..... and demand! ! Yeah, I think the latter would be preferable all right, though the former can be lots of fun! ! Erm.... shall I get out of your inbox now? HG: -) xx

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R H 06 November 2007

Superb contrasts here Fran, wisely and eloquently penned... j x

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Lynda Robson 07 November 2007

Trouble is Fran, when we start off we don't know if temporary man is going to become permanant man, then we can get hurt, as usual an excellent piece which gets one thinking, love Lynda xx

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Duncan Wyllie 09 November 2007

This is written with a flare of sensitivity and kindness, I really enjoyed reading it Thankyou Fran Take care Love duncan X

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Cecil (cj) Krieger 16 December 2015

Fantastic... as usual! Kudos

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Sid John Gardner. 09 July 2013

Most of my women friends have this dream, that they will meet the.perfect' man. When you find him tell me who and where he is as I need a pair of old walking boots mending...

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Sid John Gardner. 14 March 2009

No more than a distraction.Many a true word.

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Reshma Ramesh 08 February 2009

hmmm...........permanence has its own advantages............well penned

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<font color =fusha>Amy 22 September 2008

this is really expressed well- congrats-

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