You Got Me At Very Poem by Doris Cornago

You Got Me At Very

Rating: 5.0


I am dazzled by your well chosen words
A very careful man, you hide behind
A curtain of disdain or profane
Should it matter which face you hide?
I would rather see the face with which
You greet me when you come to the table
Washed up, feeling secure, ready to feast...

You are Adonis in resplendent attire at best
Should you be an ogre who devours raw meat
Or drinks blood when the sun sets, what of it?
Use a spoon, close your mouth when chewing
A civilized person is better than a vulgar man
Who prattles incessantly when I would rather
Just gaze and absorb such magnificent scenery...

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Another poem written for the poet Lamont Palmer. The thing is he came at a time when the poet's interest is waning in another man who prattles a lot, not giving her a chance to put in a word edgewise. You might say this is a blessing in disguise. As for the duration of this 'infection', there is no guarantee as one is free to come and go in The Cage.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Douglas Scotney 05 January 2014

it's not too much to ask for manners

2 0 Reply
Lyn Paul 09 June 2016

Unfortunately male dominance rules in society. There are so many victims. Great to read your work Doris and to see how far you have come..

1 0 Reply
Doris 24 April 2018

Yes indeed but we always fall for a gentleman.: -)

0 0
Doris Cornago 05 January 2014

The title is due to what he said, I find you VERY interesting. If he just said interesting, the effect would not be the same. Remember the superlatives, gentlemen! But only when the timing is right.

1 0 Reply
Doris Cornago 05 January 2014

DS: You are quite right at that, but this other man knows it all.

0 0 Reply
Doris Cornago 05 January 2014

Ah, a very precise man, but I beg to differ - 'infection' is correct. Thank you anyway for interacting.

0 0 Reply
Doris Cornago 05 January 2014

To DS: Are you referring to me, sir? Some ill-mannered people can use lofty English and get knighted.

0 0 Reply
READ THIS POEM IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Close
Error Success