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No Time for Love MAG

By Anonymous

I wish that you would go away.
Can’t you see that I am so very busy?
I cannot fall in love today.

I have no time for the sweet nothings that you say.
Your musty cologne makes me dizzy.
I wish that you would go away.

No, I do not want you to stay.
And no, you may not kiss me.
I cannot fall in love today.

I dislike your daunting disarray.
Maybe tomorrow we will see.
But today you must go away.

And no, I do not want another bouquet
Your advances are a catastrophe.
I cannot fall in love today.

My schedule I cannot disobey.
But today I am finally free.
I asked: Why are you going away?
To which you reply, “I cannot fall in love today.”

© Anonymous

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micshea99 PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 21 2014 at 2:44 pm
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I can't even tell you how often I can relate to this poem 
sarah98 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 9 2013 at 11:37 am
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wow this is fantastic
The_girl_at_her_desk SILVER said...
on Aug. 24 2012 at 12:07 pm
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really touching......
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on Jul. 11 2012 at 2:02 pm
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This is great! And such sad irony. Maybe it'll work out next time. Keep on writing!
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on Jun. 14 2012 at 2:37 pm
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Great poem! The rhythem was fun and easygoing and made it very easy to read. Keep up the good work!
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 14 2012 at 9:20 pm
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Stupendous~ A bit comical and cute, but there is some truth to this poem. It's great!
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 14 2012 at 9:20 pm
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Stupendous~ A bit comical and cute, but there is some truth to this poem. It's great!
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Ooo, a vilanell!!! I love the topic too, very creative!
Gingersnap777 said...
on Oct. 21 2011 at 10:25 am
Adorable, it really is.  Great job!
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This is sooooooo cute!!!!!!!!! i <3 it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This was great! 
leahmersicano said...
on Apr. 6 2011 at 12:14 pm
I like this poem because I like the rhyme scheme through the poem and the story it tells.
nicole.ryan said...
on Apr. 6 2011 at 12:13 pm
I liked this poem a lot because it tells you that you can't push someone away until you want them because when they want you, it may not be a good time for them.
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What a lovley peom. I love the meaning behind it <3
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I love this captain,and the ending is freakin awesome. I love lines 1-3,5,10,12,14 and the last stanza. do you dance.
phlogiston ELITE said...
on Nov. 25 2010 at 10:19 pm
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Haha I really liked it. Keep on writing.
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It stopped me how most of your work if not all has been published .. I see why they chose yours now :) very very good!

 

CHeck out my work :)

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I love the voice in this ballad! It's charmingly stubborn - hasn't everyone lived this poem? :D
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i love this, especially the ending :)
Lyle ;) ppssh said...
on May. 11 2010 at 10:18 am
love! the last part:)