Jamie And Janice Poem by John Sensele

In the morning, Jamie and Janice readied their gauntlets to probe
The range of opportunities and festivities to sanitise the robe
That for too long contrived to sneak a pesky wedge
Between Jamie and Janice and to block their love page.

In the afternoon, Jamie and Janice plucked courage and defied
Taboos families cited and quoted to keep them apart with tired
Tricks, wicks, clicks and prices dating back to generations
Of antipathy, enmity propped up by years of futile observations.

In the evening, Jamie and Janice made up their minds to elope
If the move would enable longing hearts to jump on the slope
Of hopes for too long thwarted by hardened attitudes
With neither rhyme nor reason with offered mere platitudes.

At night, Janice breaking away from decorum sneaked out of her home
Donning translucent lingerie, hopped over her window and flew to Rome
With Jamie to breathe fresh air, to freshen her hair in a lair
Where she entwined, dined and wines with Jamie. They became a loving pair.