Letter From A Girlfriend Poem by Randy McClave

I am tired of cheap hotels and one night stands
All that I want is love and holding hands,
I don't want to be that whisper underneath someone's breath
And I don't want to live in remorse or in regret;
I do not want to be characterized as loose, cheap or easy
That is not me, and I am not immoral or sleazy,
I am a good person with a good soul who is just confused
And I am just tired of being hurt and also being used;
When I walk down the street I don't want to walk in shame
As I have done nothing wrong, so I don't want anyone's blame,
I do not want any whistles or flirts or even a wink
And if I am at a bar, don't think I can be bought with a drink;
I am looking for a love and only one true connection
Where I can be happy and content with a fond reflection,
And when I find that one person I will feel complete
He will accept me for whom I am, true and honest and I will not cheat;
Remember there is more to me than a kiss or a jump in the bed
There are thoughts and ideas plus there are worries and dread,
I want you to know there is more to me than what you can see
And when I am with the one I care for, I become their devotee;
No! I do not want to be called just for some fun
I am tired of all those games and with running around I am done,
I want good conversations and long thought-out plans
But, what I want most of all, is just holding hands.

Randy L. McClave