Posted by CHERYL MCAIN on January 06, 19101 at 23:30:37:
In Reply to: Re: Poems for girlfriends posted by riziles on December 11, 1998 at 23:17:53:
: : Well, poets of the world are sitting up expectantly, licking their nibs, flexing their typing fingers, ready to spring into action and help.
: : But what do you want to say? You need to specify, because the wrong poem can do as much harm as good.
: : There are "let's have sex" poems, there are "hey, the sex we had was fantastic, let's have more," poems, there are "I think you're ace but I don't want to mention sex yet cause it might scare you off" poems, there are, "we've been together for a while now and I really love you" poems, there are "I'm sorry you're angry with me, but I'm really, um, sorry" poems.
: : And situational ones about getting up in the morning and not wanting to leave your sleeping perfection, or about nice nature walks together... There are cutesy one that just say, "You're pretty" and not much else.
: : So whaddaya want to say?
: Could someone please help me, I am seeking some
: good classic examples of rosebud poetry. You
: know, carpe diem, "Only the good die young,"
: 'sure we could wait, but why would we want to,'
: and all that jazz. If you know what I am talking
: about, please give me some titles and authors.
: Thanks.
: Laon, you obviously know what you are talking
: about, some poems of the first type mentioned
: would really help my cause.