The Choice
by Dorothy Parker
He'd have given me rolling lands,
Houses of marble, and billowing farms,
Pearls, to trickle between my hands,
Smoldering rubies, to circle my arms.
You- you'd only a lilting song,
Only a melody, happy and high,
You were sudden and swift and strong-
Never a thought for another had I.
He'd have given me laces rare,
Dresses that glimmered with frosty sheen,
Shining ribbons to wrap my hair,
Horses to draw me, as fine as a queen.
You- you'd only to whistle low,
Gaily I followed wherever you led.
I took you, and I let him go-
by Dorothy Parker
He'd have given me rolling lands,
Houses of marble, and billowing farms,
Pearls, to trickle between my hands,
Smoldering rubies, to circle my arms.
You- you'd only a lilting song,
Only a melody, happy and high,
You were sudden and swift and strong-
Never a thought for another had I.
He'd have given me laces rare,
Dresses that glimmered with frosty sheen,
Shining ribbons to wrap my hair,
Horses to draw me, as fine as a queen.
You- you'd only to whistle low,
Gaily I followed wherever you led.
I took you, and I let him go-
Somebody ought to examine my head!
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8 comments:
Oh this is priceless and you're awesome!!
Love it, what a twist!!
What a great poem Josh! Thanks so much for sharing it!!! ♥
*you ARE awesome* :))
I know, this poem is so funny! Its one of my favorites! Thanks everyone :)
What a great poem Josh! Love can be a funny old thing.
That one gave me a chuckle when I least expected it!
What a great poem to share! Hope all is well and spring break is just around the corner-Whew!! S
Awesome poem!!! I love it :-)
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